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Harley-Davidson Motor
Company "The Redline Business Simulation provides the
staff from the Harley-Davidson dealer network with a unique opportunity
to run a dealership over a two and a half day period. Department
managers gain an understanding of how they fit in the total dealership
operation and how their day to day decisions impact other departments
and the dealership bottom line. Dealer Principals are able to use
the simulation to test strategic scenarios for their business and
discuss strategies for tuning up their operations and the potential
short and long term impacts of selecting those strategies. An often
quoted idea from the class is that we are aiming to teach the dealership
leadership team "to spend more time working on the business
as opposed to working in the business. This course is unlike
any other that is currently offered by Harley-Davidson University.
The simulation is a real action-learning experience that allows
each student to fill the gaps in their knowledge in a team based
environment, be it how to read financial statements, complete
a
business plan or understand the basic principals for managing
a particular dealership function successfully. The Redline Business
Simulation experience never fails to captivate and enlighten participants." "The
Team benefited from the PriSim exercise in several ways. The
hardware and software
elements performed in
excess of our expectations. This demonstrated that such products
can make a positive contribution to a learning experience. The
format enabled great interaction and group dynamics. This not only
led to higher levels of student involvement, and bolstered the
esprit de corps of the entire Team, but furthered their conviction
that this type of approach, when professionally prepared and delivered,
can work for them in their field consultations. The most beneficial
outcome was the ability of the exercise to broaden the perspective
and improve the financial skill base of our Team of Service Operations
specialists. Their ability to gain the confidence and empathy of
the dealer principals they call on has been enhanced. They will
bring a more balanced, cross functional approach to problem solving
during all their consultations." "I just wanted to let you know that "Redline" was
the most intense, challenging and rewarding
course that I ever participated in over the eleven years
of HDU. Your
preparation and presentation
was fantastic! I have highly recommended it
to every dealer principal that I have spoken with about HDU
2002.
I hope
that the Motor Co.
decides to offer Redline to dealer principals
and G.Ms in future management training." "This
program was one of the best we have ever run. I have
never seen participants engage
themselves so completely with the
material. We had to drag them away from the room at the
end of the first day. All participants felt that it had increased
their
knowledge and ability to understand their own business
and the forces acting
upon it. It gave us a chance to address gaps in the participants
knowledge on an individual level while at the same time
having fun. This course was evaluated the highest I have ever
seen by
a usually highly critical audience." "Redline Business Simulation is a powerful and effective business enhancement tool. The time-honored recipe of lectures, group exercises & hands-on application was rendered even more savory by the dynamic presentations and the spirit of friendly competition. We worked with real world (motorcycle dealership) challenges and
received instant gratification in a powerful visual format. Did
we hire more technicians to handle the increased demand for
service, but pay insufficient attention to market based remuneration,
training, shop facilities & admin support? Profits & CSI
went down and attrition went up. Redline forced us to think
holistically about the business. I would recommend this offering
from PriSim without hesitation, knowing that the benefits will
show up on your bottom line." Harley-Davidson
Europe I
would like to congratulate you on the best European DOT
result so far. Thanks to trainers and
DDM´s who have done an outstanding job bringing the
Redline Business Simulation to European dealers. I am especially pleased as this is not an one-off training
event, but followed up by the Business Planning tool developed
by European Dealer Development. With the practice and thoughts out of the simulation,
dealers should have identified gaps in their business,
and are following up utilising the planning tool to present
their five year plan to HDE subsidiaries. This will lead
step by step into the European composite system to be launched
by the DDM team. Being
responsible for the network of dealers in the Benelux,
our primary objective in running the Prisim REDLINE
Business simulation game was to assist participants
in creating focus for the financial development of
their individual companies. Add insight in numbers
with the already present gut feeling of the owner and
you create an optimal awareness of dealership performance.
Establishing the desired Mission, Objectives, Strategy
and Tactics helped participants focus before jumping
into at deep end. Add to this the analysis of S.W.O.T
and you find the areas of priority to accompany the
tasks at hand. REDLINE provided a clear, structured
way of presenting the challenging subject of dealership
performance, and you know what, it was fun to do as
well! We
look forward to the positive financial development
of our dealer network and serious growth in volume
as well. The Redline business simulation game made
a real difference in delivering our annual strategic dealer
operations training to our dealer network in Europe. The French, Dutch , German , Swiss, Austrian, Spanish,
United Kingdom, and International Direct subsidiaries made
good use of the interactive and fun format provided by
Prisim. We are getting very positive feedback from all
dealer principals who have attended. An outstanding opportunity
to share best practice and departmental expert knowledge
in a fun and engaging way. Following
up the momentum and positive energy of these sessions
we have decided to make Redline the kick off session
for rolling out our business planning approach in all European
markets. Our dealers are mostly very positive and cannot
wait to implement their insights and learning’s from
the simulation into their business reality. The
major benefit on this exercise is the quick feedback
you get on the strategy you've choosen at the beginning.
Also very good is the mixture of practical and theoretical
experience and the feedback rounds ...and always
a surprise is, that the dealers forgot their reservations
about their strategy towards their dealer collegues
because of the "game character" of this exercise.
This never has happened during a "normal" training. This
Dealer Operations Training (event) has had the highest
score for a training in Spain ever! "Redline
helped us ascertain the level of resistance to change
in our Dealer
network" " The interaction and well thought time management during
the course helped people get really involved in the rounds
and not lose any focus" "The
International Direct Markets conducted its first
Redline training for its key dealers and distributors
from
all around Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. The
trainer, was a brilliant communicator, a knowledgeable
and credible expert, and he made everybody enjoy
three days of intensive training. From the sidelines
I saw
the working groups develop as a team, I saw differences
turn into mutual understanding, and I saw the competencies
of our dealer network grow. I firmly believe that
the delegates are all far better positioned to plan
the
future of their businesses now that they understand
them better." Chubb Insurance Company " I
feel that the simulation exercise provides the delegates
with the opportunity to makes decisions and take risks in
a controlled environment, which then gives them great
learning that they
can apply to their own business. It encourages participation
and involvement and creates a real sense of competitiveness." Rodale
Press "I recently participated
in the MAGnate workshop in Emmaus, and have to tell you that
it was by far the
most useful,
learning-intense workshop I've ever attended. Great information
and great 'real life' simulation. This is essential for anyone
wishing to understand the complete publishing business model. Congratulations
on developing and bringing this to Rodale!" "This
is the most valuable course I have taken at Rodale. It kept my
attention the entire time. The course was
informative, presented in a pleasant format. I would like my entire
team to do this." "Excellent course that
mirrors the real-world of publishing. Provides a good team
learning environment across
different disciplines in publishing."
Following the development of the BizFighter Business Simulation, Raytheon engaged PriSim to develop an interactive "short-course" to teach Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). The ROIC Lab developed by PriSim is rolling out across all of Raytheon. In 2006, over 1,100 participants went through the course. In 2007, almost 1,700 participants will experience the highly interactive learnings in the ROIC Lab. A
five out of five star rating -- An ideal mix of strategic
business theory and practice in a fun, interesting, and dynamic
learning environment. "It
was great working Prisim on the development of the ROIC Business
Simulation for Raytheon.
Experiencing BizFighter at Session C as a Finance Leadership
Development Program (FLDP) participant really gave me the confidence
that I needed to lead this project and that's what made my decision
so easy when I had to choose a consultant. Prisim was easy to
work with and responsive at all times. The ROIC Business Simulation
is going to take Raytheon's learning to the next level." "The work we did with PriSim was extremely impressive
and will be well-utilized throughout our company. The thing that
most impressed me was the experience and knowledge that PriSim
came into the project with, so that there was little time wasted
bringing the project to a reality. The consultants have a great
way with people, and grasp quickly what is trying to be done, and
made this one of the best experiences I've had with an outside
firm. I would sign up for another project with PriSim again with
no hesitation and highly recommend them to others." "I
thought Bizfighter was extremely well done and the most engaging
professional development course that I have
taken in my civilian career. Bizfighter ties it all together...business
development, program capture, program management, finance, human
resources, and corporate governance. The Simulation should be
a requirement for every executive joining and leading the
company--especially
those who want to lead the company in an enlightened and integrated
manner. In a matter of a few fun-filled, energizing days, it
will change your perspective on how business is done and
managed. Bizfighter
is a must for anyone that wants to succeed and excel." "The
(simulation) exercise is the perfect tool for testing your
business acumen. I am
using the program
to create
the teachable moments that we need to develop our next generation
of leaders. (The instructor's) ability to see the opportunities
and take full advantage of them is remarkable. He makes the process
work beyond what I have experienced in any other process leader.
The simulation is not only a business challenge it is an excellent
tool for team building and something you don't want to quit.
It's as close to the real thing as possible." A five out of five star rating -- An ideal mix
of strategic business theory and practice in a fun, interesting,
and dynamic learning environment. Delphi
Automotive "The
Leadership Laboratory is a unique course in the Delphi curriculum.
The simulation makes it real for the participants. PRISIM's "Quikstart" video
introduction reinforces that uniqueness by bringing the pre-work
to life. It does a great job explaining the course and introducing
the instructor." "The (instructor and facilitator) played a
significant role in creating a high impact, incredibly effective
development event that transcends the notion of ordinary corporate
training. Upon my return to the office on Friday I coincidentally
and serendipitously found myself in a "strategy session" to
develop the product roll-out plan for my little corner of Delphi.
That's right...in less that 24 hours I was sharing concepts of
SWOT and M.O.S.T. with my team and, quite frankly, impressing them!
It is uncanny how similar my real work Delphi situation is with
that of the (simulated team). I shared my (simulated team) experience
with them and at the very least gave them the confidence that we
can still win in the market place." "Delphi is striving for a culture of Excellence
where the Excellence is defined as exceeding your customers' expectation.
Control in that culture comes from customer feedback and judging
from other course comments, our Leadership Laboratory truly hit
the mark. It is the first training program I have been involved
with where participants said "It should be longer". "Thank
you very much for a well run and meaningful event. I, like everyone
else in the Leadership Laboratory, thoroughly
enjoyed it and found it to be extremely helpful in my personal
leadership development. It was gratifying to be able to create
a mission, establish objectives, strategies and tactics with my
team four our 'business' and to implement them successfully. I
highly recommend the course to anyone who has the opportunity.
Two thumbs up!" "I
truly enjoyed myself and I learned a great deal about myself
(strengths and weaknesses) and about the power
of a real TEAM. I really appreciate your willingness to listen,
to support one another and to take risks." ADP "We were very pleased with the program. Top
line thoughts include: 1. The program effectively balanced use
of a sound business simulation process with relevant discussions
of core business principles and issues. 2. (The instructor) had
a real command of the materials covered. His facilitation skills
are sound and he handled the "tough" questions effectively.
3. It is the kind of program that offers value on a number of different
levels, particularly when program attendees are made up of your
organization's future leaders who don't commonly have the opportunity
to work together." "(The
course) was the right combination of both lecture and hands-on
simulation. One of the
greatest challenges
ADP faces as an organization is insuring that our future leaders
are skilled to handle tomorrow's business growth challenges. Your
seminar stimulates many thought provoking business discussions.
It provides each participant with the opportunity to discuss business
options, make choices, and see the impact they have. The inner
group dynamics and collaboration really accentuates real life experiences.
Besides the general business rules you provide, the seminar also
complements the human dynamics necessary in today's business world
as it relates to a collaborative team environment. Most everyone
I have talked to felt the program was very rewarding and a great
learning experience. They left feeling it had taught something
they can apply in a practical way today." "Combination
of lecture, video and simulation was terrific. Simulation provided
opportunity
to apply principles. Fabulous
course with knowledgeable facilitator. Would recommend highly!" " Washington
Mutual "Cycloan provided us with a
real time view of our strategies and our ability to react to
ever
changing market conditions.
It allowed us to bring into
perspective for the participants their role in managing a market
by allowing them to view the business holistically on an added
value basis. It
is an engaging exercise with real world relevance that will improve
any participants awareness to business management". Mortgage
Bankers Association of America
"The Strategic Planning
simulation module used at Course III of the School of Mortgage
Banking has proven
to be
a tremendous learning tool for our students. It guides them through
an analysis of the financial structure of a mortgage banking company,
and focuses on the relationship between operating policies and
profitability. At the completion of this project, all students
feel that they have benefited immeasurably from the experience,
and have a clearer understanding of what goes into the strategic
planning process of their company." "An
integral part of The School of Mortgage Banking course III
is the Deep Pockets Simulation. Students have an opportunity
to make leadership decisions in the mortgage industry. Deep Pockets
Simulation pose real-life industry questions and situations that
force the students to push themselves to achieve positive results.
The facilitation provided by PriSim enhances the program and keeps
students on task and in the right direction." Travelers "We used the PriSim Insurance Challenge simulation
as the basis to get our folks motivated to take a more strategic
approach to our business and to their local marketplace... and
it works!!! Our folks came away feeling more empowered and with
a better appreciation of strategic actions they can put in place
to really make a difference. As for the insurance simulation, Prisim
has been able to build a simulation which is easy to operate, yet
confronts participants with challenges faced by today's managers
-- unending market complexity, massive amounts of business information,
and urgent decision time frames." Leading
P&C Insurance Company McCain
Foods National
City Mortgage Signature
Flight Support "As our annual General Managers' Conference
has come and gone, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your
facilitation and training on the business simulation. We all agree,
this event was a great success. Weeks later, we continue to hear
positive comments regarding the simulation experience. Our management
team not only increased their knowledge about running a business,
but their self-confidence has increased as a result of being able
to make application of the learned skills in a safe, real world
simulation. Not to mention, the team approach and competitive environment
motivated everyone to become engaged and involved in the learning
process to truly benefit from this experience. The course evaluations
indicate that the biggest "take away" for the team was
the opportunity to see how one decision not only impacts the bottom
line, but also how decisions affect other departments and functions
of the business. We are excited to see how this training experience
impacts our managers' ability to run their business units in the
coming months. Thanks again for joining us and providing this valuable
training program to our management team. We look forward to the
opportunity to work with PriSim again in the near future." "The
session was a huge success for us. We had expected that the simulation Northwestern
University "We
have all learned so much from this class and competition.
We are aware and learn each of our weakness, mistakes and
team dynamics in making decision. This is one of the Best
class that I have ever taken throughout the course. This
course gave me an overview of how tough it is to run a
real company in a real business environment where we should
look at each of the business component such as strategy,
marketing, finance, distribution and production play and
impact the bottom line and market value of the company.
I wanted to take the opportunity to Thank you for teaching
this course to us. I have also really enjoyed your teaching
style where the environment is very motivated, full of
energy and very valuable content and context for this specific
course. I want to thank you for your time, feedback, techniques
and guidance throughout the course. I hope to apply this
great valuable experience into the real world after I graduated
this quarter." "Congratulations
and thank you for such a great job! The course evaluations
are probably the best I've seen in the 9 years this program
has run. I'm glad our students ended on such a high note."
"Executives learn best by doing. PriSim Business
War Games has measurably enhanced our training programs for media
executives by presenting them with simulated business challenges
where their management decisions have high fidelity outcomes. Whether
acquiring and running a magazine or rescuing a failing online business,
our program participants tackle problems they will surely face
in real life, all in a risk-free learning environment. Prism’s
business knowledge, skill at facilitation and user-friendly software
make them the premier provider of business simulations." "This has been the most
challenging yet interesting class I have taken so far in the
Program. (The instructor)
manages to stretch everyone in the class with the volume of information
being thrown at you, yet is still able to keep us coming back for
more."
United
Technologies Corporation "This program helped me to better understand how my
company is measured (The
Instructors) do an excellent job engaging participants. They
know how to intervene
at just the right level to keep the simulation
moving without adversely impacting learning. They are able to deliver
an "intense" experience and at the same time provide a
fun learning environment. Our participants are still talking about
the experience after several weeks and I have managers asking National Software Testing Laboratory "By working with PriSim, NSTL realized two key benefits
for our organization. First,
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PriSim is an industry leader in customized, computerized business simulations. Our industry-specific business simulations include: Agency Challenge™ Business Simulation, BizFighter™ Business Simulation, Cycloan™ Business Simulation, DealerSim™ Business Simulation, Deep Pockets™ Business Simulation, Impact™ Business Simulation, Insurance Challenge™ Business Simulation, MAGnate™ Business Simulation, Mini-MBA™ Business Simulation, and Redline™ Business Simulation.