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Business Simulation Articles & Insights
Thoughts on commercial judgement, business simulation and experiential learning from over 30 years of developing and delivering simulations.


The moment I stopped thinking
Under pressure there isn't always time to think. This story explores how experience builds commercial acumen, allowing good decisions to happen almost instinctively when every second counts.
harveysykes
2 days ago2 min read


How People Make Decisions Under Uncertainty
Commercial decisions rarely come with complete information. Discover why uncertainty is unavoidable and how experienced managers make better decisions despite not knowing exactly what will happen next.
harveysykes
2 days ago2 min read


Why Reputation Matters
Reputation is built one decision at a time. Every commercial decision creates consequences beyond its immediate outcome, shaping how customers, colleagues and stakeholders choose to respond in the future.
harveysykes
2 days ago2 min read


What is commercial acumen?
Commercial acumen isn't about having all the answers. It's about making sound decisions when the answer isn't obvious, balancing competing priorities, uncertainty and the wider consequences of every choice.
harveysykes
Jul 232 min read


How Business Simulations Develop Commercial Acumen
Business simulations compress years of commercially meaningful experience into hours, helping participants connect decisions with consequences and develop commercial acumen.
harveysykes
Jul 232 min read


What makes a good business simulation?
A good business simulation is more than software. Discover the principles that create commercially realistic experiences, meaningful decisions and lasting commercial judgement.
harveysykes
Jul 233 min read


Why Good Business Simulations Alternate Between Complexity and Simplicity
Good business simulations don't simplify business. They help participants make sense of its complexity. By alternating between immersive decision making and thoughtful reflection, understanding develops one cycle at a time.
harveysykes
Jul 162 min read
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