7 minutes The difference between a strategy lecture and a real decision-making experience becomes clear very quickly: in the first, students usually memorize concepts; in the second, they must deal with consequences. That is why business simulation games for the classroom have gained space in technical programs, undergraduate and graduate courses, and corporate training initiatives. When applied effectively, they transform abstract content into concrete decision-making through data analysis, time pressure, competition, and performance evaluation. For academic managers and faculty members, this topic is no Continue→
7 minutes When a participant answers a test correctly, they demonstrate knowledge. When they must make decisions under pressure, negotiate priorities, interpret indicators, and stand by their choices, the situation changes. This is precisely where understanding how to assess competencies through simulation stops being a methodological concern and becomes a strategic issue for educational institutions and L&D teams. The reason is simple: complex competencies rarely appear in full in traditional assessments. Leadership, analytical thinking, systems thinking, collaboration, and decision-making do not reveal themselves well Continue→
6 minutes Here’s an optimized English version for a blog post, with a natural flow, stronger readability, and positioning for corporate L&D audiences: Why Gamification in Corporate Training Works — and When It Doesn’t When a training program relies only on slides, a final test, and mandatory attendance, the issue is rarely the content. In most cases, the format is what fails. Gamification in corporate learning has gained traction precisely because it addresses this gap—turning passive learning into an active experience with clear goals, Continue→
7 minutes Few training formats expose leaders to the pressure of making decisions with incomplete information, dealing with cross-functional impacts, and still sustaining team performance. That is exactly where corporate leadership training games gain strength: they move the discussion out of the abstract and place participants into an experience of decision-making, consequences, and applied learning. In traditional programs, leadership is often addressed through concepts, models, and discussions. That has value, but it is not always enough. Leadership involves judgment, prioritization, communication, situational awareness, and Continue→
8 minutes A class participates very little, submits assignments generated with AI in a purely procedural way, and still manages to earn reasonably good grades. Even so, the instructor notices a problem: the content is delivered, but the competency is not truly developed. At that point, the discussion about how to apply active learning methodologies in undergraduate education ceases to be a pedagogical trend and becomes a strategic decision for teaching quality. In higher education, active methodologies do not simply mean “putting the student Continue→
2 minutes Starting in the second semester, OGG simulators will take an important step toward integrating business performance and environmental responsibility. The modules for International Business, Strategy, and Small Business Management will now include a carbon footprint indicator, expanding participants’ analytical capabilities and bringing the learning experience closer to the contemporary challenges faced by organizations. A New Dimension for Decision-Making The introduction of the carbon footprint indicator allows simulator users to evaluate, in a practical way, how their decisions impact not only financial performance Continue→
2 minutes Currently, with the advancement of technologies, there is a great need for university professors to engage their students. Thus, more and more educational institutions across the country are investing in business games and simulators as learning tools. In short, these activities can be applied in Business Schools, Accounting Sciences, Business Management, and Logistics courses, for example. However, with some adaptations, it is possible to use them in any course in the humanities and exact sciences, especially if it involves business management. See Continue→
1 minute Promotional games are used frequently in retail stores and online. While prior literature has focused on antecedents of promotional games, such as how individual differences induce game participation, little is known about post-winning decision making or its underlying processes. This study offers findings from seven studies to provide a detailed perspective on how promotional games increase consumer conversion rates and spending. The effect of winning a discount on conversion rates and spending is multiply determined and occurs via perceptions of luck and Continue→
less than 1 minute Imagine yourself as a Multinational CEO. The International Business Simulation works with the main factors of international trade like entry mode, sales channel, drawback operations, exchange, among others. Feel challenged to explore different markets, manage different currencies and cultural aspects. International operations are typically a big step for a company. Whether through a simple export or even through direct investments, licensing, or overseas transactions, several are the challenges and barriers encountered. The int’l business simulation addresses the main difficulties faced Continue→
less than 1 minute There’s a lot of benefits using the gamification methodology, and we highlight ten main benefits for the participants. The playfulness of the game makes learning easy There are several competencies involved “Experience learning” is more effective Systemic understanding of complex concepts (finance, economics, management, etc.) Competition between peers stimulates the learning process Dynamic simulations such as business reality Constant feedback through available reports Theory and practice alignment It encourages analytical thinking and planning Practice the decision-making process in the simulation Continue→
