18.07.12 In June 2012, April Training ran a simulation event at Liverpool University as part of the MSc Management degree, involving the use of Executive to illustrate some of the key business ideas that made up part of the academic study for the course. It was run with over 400 students simultaneously, with participants split […]
29.05.12 Business simulations are widely accepted as an excellent way to give university students, particularly within courses such as business and management, some experience in running a company in a risk-free environment, and to give them the opportunity to put their knowledge from lecture courses into practice. But why do so many universities use them? […]
26.04.12 For those of you taking part in the Executive business training simulation, and for those of you looking for ways to succeed in both real-life business situations and realisitic models, here is another tip from the creators behind Executive on how to get the most out of your experience and create a successful company with […]
11.03.12 Simulations are now well-established teaching methods in universities all over the world, but why are they so popular? Harvard Business Publishing investigated by asking a group of simulation authors (Prof. T. Luehrman, Prof. W. Shih, Prof. A. Edmondson, Prof. R. Casadesus-Masanell; all Harvard Business School, Prof. M. Roberto; Bryant University, Prof. R. Ernst; Georgetown […]
18.02.12 If you are currently taking part in an Executive simulation; whether as part of a university course, corporate training or within a school or sixth form, this post will give you another handy hint from the creators to help you on your way to business success. As everyone knows, a key aspect of a […]
29.06.11 As seen in the current series of The Apprentice, business does not always involve a high standard of business ethics! However, we believe that a fundamental part of good business lies in the fair and ethical practice of business across the board. Without a sense of right and wrong, companies hardly ever succeed in […]
27.06.11 Lord Alan Sugar’s comments on Engineers in business has received a lot of media flak, mostly deserved. However there is an inkling of truth in his statement. He may not have met an engineer who could turn his hands to business simply because the majority of engineers simply choose not to do the day […]
15.06.11 Finance can be seen as a dry and potentially dull topic by even the most enthusiastic of students and employees, but accounting and financial skills are essential to succeed in any area of business. It is for this reason that the Business Simulation “Executive” has an additional financial module that can be activated, allowing […]
08.06.11 April Training are running an event at Liverpool University starting on Friday 10th June, which involves the use of our Executive business training simulation, aiming to give students a new and exciting insight into the world of business and entrepreneurship. This will give the students the chance to test out their business skills and try […]
02.06.11 First you need the basic knowledge: For a high technology business these days, this may mean a university education or equivalent in the right area. If you are studying Engineering then make sure you also pick up the basics of business. One very effective method is the use of business simulations. The best ones […]
