Largest and oldest (30+ years) strategy and management simulation competition in the world with over 480,000 participants to dateWorking professionals, business students and any others form teams of 3 to 5 people, to manage a virtual company with the objective of finishing with the highest share price on a simulated stock exchange This internationally accredited simulation is highly sophisticated compared to most, in that participants are able to make up to 66 decisions per each of 5 sets in every round of the competition in the business functional areas of human resources, finance, production, research and development, marketing, and sales The competition, promoted by Graphic Business and in association with our strategic partner, Association of Ghanaian Industries, was last held in 2012-2013 This competition operates in 40 countries and over the last 30 years has helped develop 4 critical skills in employees and students from hundreds of the world’s leading corporations and universities, namely strategic management, decision-making, team building, and leadership.
Only simulation competition offered on a nation-wide competitive format and as in-house training, involving a broad range of participants including low-mid-senior level professionals, undergraduate-graduate students, public servants, civil society, and moreOnly internationally accredited simulation by EFMD (top 3 business accreditation agencies in the world), thereby validating its quality as an effective learning platform which also includes a briefing and debriefing framework process for participants Only management simulation competition that’s truly international in scope involving 40 countries using the same scenario annually, with national winners competing in-person at an annual international final event in an exciting destination like Prague (2015 venue) One of the few competitions presented in a team format, not as a course, so participants are more likely to be self-motivated One of the few cross functional management simulations where participants make decisions around human resources, finance, production, research and development, marketing, and sales A dynamic stimulation that allows the decision of other participants in the competitive market to be factored in the software’s research data when processing the business outcome, to arrive at a result that closely mirrors how real world markets work
In addition to being a highly effective platform for developing critical management skills and competencies of participants including strategic management, decision-making, team building, and leadership, it also adds value in the following ways: Given its unique, fun, very exciting, and self-motivating competitive format, it results in great seriousness, drive and personal investment by participants resulting in deeper learning and growth Very effective at breaking down organizational silos through cross functional / departmental teams that organizations can assemble and enter into this competition Excellent platform for building employee morale, boosting their productivity, making them feel valued, and offering recognition At a much lower cost, this very efficient opportunity offers a high level of effectiveness with less loss of employee daily productivity, no additional travel related expenses, and little time and coordination burden on organization’s human resources staff Internationally accredited certification value being offered to each individual participant as a testament to their professional development that can be reflected on their resume It offers a unique and effective marketing/branding opportunity for organizational participants, in that the teams can be named after internal departments, products, etc.
“This training is the most interesting strategic management I have encountered. I will apply this training to my business and believe this will increase the growth of my company”
NIGERIA - (Topaz management simulation trainee)
“This is a great simulation exercise that I would recommend to anyone who’s looking to learn or prepare himself in strategic management and thinking, making projection for the future and learning how to lead forward using teamwork”
(Topaz management simulation trainee - YALI)
“The strategy and management simulation for weeks has so far been brain-tasking and given participants the opportunity to think outside the box as well as co-operate with one another to achieve common goals”
(Topaz management simulation trainee - YALI)
“This is practical and has enhanced my understanding of teamwork, effective communication and has inculcated in me the spirit of winning. Keep it up!!!”
GAMBIA - (Topaz management simulation trainee)
“It is a very interesting and educative simulation that will enable one to think and come up with results”
GAMBIA - (Topaz management simulation trainee)
“Amazing simulation. World class standard”
GHANA - (Topaz management simulation trainee)
“Good and insightful exercise. Broadening my horizon on hard decision making in business and critical thinking”
NIGERIA - (Topaz management simulation trainee)
“It is a critical training that helps in strategic management and critical decision making process”
(Topaz management simulation trainee - YALI)
“It has been a wonderful experience”
NIGERIA - (Topaz management simulation trainee)
” For the first time I am thinking like a businessman. Thank you for the initiative”
(Topaz management simulation trainee - YALI)
“The whole simulation exercise was mind blowing and has really made me conscious. Responding to data clearly needs critical analysis and is time constraining. Initially, it was frustrating but I came to appreciate the fact that this forms part of our everyday life and work situations so I made my mind to be part. My group members are highly motivated”
GHANA - (Topaz management simulation trainee)