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In this ‘day-in-the-life’ exercise, the Participant assumes the role of the newly-appointed Head of Strategic Change at Seigo, an international toy manufacturing company. The exercise is made up of three different components: an email section (similar to an Inbox or Inbasket), an Analysis Exercise with a briefing call and an Internal Interview Simulation (or roleplay). In the email section of the exercise, the Participant is faced with tensions between two senior staff members, a request for recommendations based on the outputs of an engagement survey, and issues regarding sustainability within the toy industry. In the Analysis exercise the Participant has to review data and information relating to Seigo’s performance in the Asia-Pacific region, and in the Interview Simulation they meet with a Senior Level Peer, with whom they need to build rapport and raise some specific issues.
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Participants assume the role of Business Managers within Alpha Plastics; one of the UK’s most successful plastics manufacturing companies. The Business Managers are attending a Group Meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss some issues for Alpha Plastics and to provide recommendations to resolve each one. The issues to be discussed cover customer service, competitor activity and a production issue. Participants must respond to new information about each of the issues presented via the Business Simulation video during their discussion.
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This exercise is a parallel version of the Improving Performance Express Analysis Exercise.
The Participant assumes the role of a newly-appointed Director of Culture and Recreational Services within a Council. The Chief Executive has asked them to look at current performance across a number of internal divisions within the department, make recommendations for improving performance and service delivery and detail actions which could be made to save costs.
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In this ‘day-in-the-life’ exercise, the Participant assumes the role of a newly appointed Customer Engagement Manager in the Marketing Department at Strides, an international gym and health club chain. The exercise is made up of three different components: an email section (similar to an Inbox or Inbasket), an Analysis Exercise with a briefing call and an Internal Interview Simulation (or Roleplay). In the email section of the exercise, the Participant is faced with staff issues, a decision about a new commercial partner and a review of team processes. In the Analysis Exercise they are required to review the success of previous marketing campaigns, and in the Interview Simulation they need to address performance issues with a direct report.
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In this ‘day-in-the-life’ exercise, the Participant assumes the role of a newly-appointed Senior Manager in the Professional Services firm Golden Square. The exercise is made up of three different components: an email section (similar to an Inbox or Inbasket), an Analysis Exercise with a Briefing call and an Internal Interview Simulation (or Roleplay). In the email section of the exercise, the Participant is presented with a recent staff survey, a budget review, and an issue concerning the overcharging of a Client. In the Analysis Exercise they are required to analyse data and information relating to the performance of the teams they manage, and in the Interview Simulation they need to build rapport, coach and raise issues with a direct report.
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This exercise is a parallel version of the Public-Private Partnership Express Analysis Exercise.
The Participant assumes the role of the Procurement Manager in the Finance & Planning Division of the National Justice Service (NJS). The NJS is currently redeveloping one of it prisons and has decided that the service will be provided through a Public-Private Partnership. The Participant is required to analyse a range of numerical and textual information, including a risk allocation matrix, to assess the appropriateness of submissions from potential partners. Participants must provide a proposal, making recommendations as to which submissions will be short-listed. No prior knowledge of procurement procedures is required in order to complete the Exercise.
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This exercise is a parallel version of the Global Expansion Project Express Analysis Exercise.
The Participant assumes the role of Head of Development at Delta Plastics, a global manufacturing company. Delta Plastics is looking to increase their presence in Asia in the coming year and there are two locations to choose from for a new site. The Participant’s role is to analyse the information collected to date and to recommend which site should be chosen and how the project should be delivered. Information provided includes company details, Corporate Social Responsibility policies, industry trends and local area data.
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This exercise is a parallel version of Redisso’s Strategic Realignment Express Analysis Exercise.
The Participant assumes the role of Head of Commercial Operations at Aramec S.A., a medium software solutions business. A Non- Executive Director of Aramec’s Board has voiced concerns about the Company’s declining profit margins and highlighted a potential need to re-structure the business and realign its growth strategy. The Participant must carry out a detailed review of Aramec’s financial and commercial performance over the last three years and set out clear recommendations for how this might be improved in the short, medium and long term.
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This exercise is a parallel version of the Organisational Change Project Express Analysis Exercise.
The Participant assumes the role of Project Manager of Speiro Global, a worldwide provider of investment management. The Company, which was formed following a merger, is currently going through considerable change. The Participant’s role is to manage the implementation of a new e-learning system. They must analyse information and make recommendations as to which supplier or suppliers should be chosen to undertake the system implementation. The information provided is both qualitative and quantitative and includes company details, financial data and associated risks and benefits
*** This is an Online Business Simulation Exercise delivered through our VirtualAC Platform. ***
This exercise is a parallel version of Public-Private Partnership Express Analysis Exercise.
The Participant assumes the role of the Procurement Manager in the Finance & Planning Division of Wiltshire Council. The Council is currently redeveloping one of its schools and has decided that the service will be provided through a Public-Private Partnership. The Participant is required to analyse a range of numerical and textual information, including a risk allocation matrix, to assess the appropriateness of submissions from potential partners. Participants must provide a proposal, making recommendations as to which submissions will be short-listed. No prior knowledge of procurement procedures is required in order to complete the Exercise.
