Over 40 Years of Excellence in Business Simulations and Management Training Programmes
In 1975, Philip Sykes created Tycoon — a manual business simulation that became a global bestseller.
Computerised in 1980, it evolved into Bissim, a more sophisticated, flexible simulation.
Harvey Sykes, Philip’s son, joined him in 1993, applying Bissim across new industries, tailoring it to diverse challenges, and refining it continuously. While Bissim continues as the flagship simulation, many other simulations have been developed in response to clients’ needs including: commercial property, film, financial services, FMCG and law.
Our simulations have been trusted for 50 years in corporate, academic, and partner-led programmes. Today, they play a key role in innovative programmes that combine financial, commercial, strategic, and behavioural learning.
As a Marketeer by trade, I didn’t expect to enjoy a finance-heavy module, but the business simulation completely changed that. Our team ran a fictional robotics company, making strategic, financial, and operational decisions over multiple trading periods. We could see - instantly - the impact of our choices on profit, market share, and morale. It was competitive, realistic, and surprisingly addictive. Out of all the modules so far, the learnings have been applied most to my day-to-day role, from speaking the language of finance teams to introducing new measurement tools to my organisation. The simulation was a real highlight of the MBA programme.
MBA Graduate - Warwick Business School
The business simulation was a real highlight of the MBA programme so far.
The Team
Managing Director & Product Development Lead
Lead Facilitator
Lead Facilitator
Simulation Programming & Technical Development
The facilitators were absolutely wonderful! They understood the material extremely well and articulated their knowledge and the instructions to the class expertly.
Participant comment
Why work with us?
Exceptional
participant experience
We deliver programmes that are fun, immersive and meaningful.
Proven track record
From Undergraduate to Executive MBA programmes, covering accounting, finance, sustainability, employability skills, marketing & strategy. Used by leading global organisations for over 40 years — from financial services to FMCG, professional services and energy..
Customisable
Simulations can be developed or adapted to reflect your business world, and give participants a specific and meaningful experience.
Complete peace of mind
We guarantee that, as a minimum, our programmes will meet your expectations (however high they are!).
Harvey delivered exactly what we had agreed with professionalism and confidence; I would not hesitate to work with him again and hope that we have the opportunity to do so.
HR & IT Director, AAH Pharmaceuticals