Myth #9: “Our people will just check out after five minutes.”

When some leaders hear “business simualtion game,” they imagine their team stuck at a table for four hours, rolling dice and shuffling game pieces. Let’s be honest—if that’s what it was, it would be boring.

True experiential learning is completely different. It keeps people hooked from start to finish because it’s built on:

  • Clear roles: Everyone has a specific job to do and a critical part to play.
  • Heavy collaboration: Success demands sharp communication, out-of-the-box creativity, and solid teamwork.
  • Constant curveballs: Unpredictable changes keep everyone on their toes and force fast adaptation.
  • Instant impact: Players watch their decisions play out in real time and fix mistakes as they go.
  • Peer motivation: Tracking live results sparks a natural drive to keep up and win.
  • Room-wide interaction: Nobody is stuck in a chair; players move around to collaborate and negotiate.
  • Next-level ambiance: Immersive room decor, premium props, costumes, and music transform the space.
  • The “Aha!” moment: A moderated wrap-up helps participants unpack what happened and bridge the gap to their daily work routines.

I graduated from the SGH Warsaw School of Economics in 1992, majoring in Foreign Trade. I am a certified Insights Discovery trainer, an ICC (International Coaching Community) coach, and a WIAL Action Learning coach. As the Managing Director and co-creator of Games4Biz, I facilitate business simulation games designed to help individuals unlock their full potential. Outside of work, I’m passionate about bushcraft, river kayaking, and great sci-fi movies.