Room Configuration Guide

A PriSim course requires a Main Discussion Area and Team Discussions & Decision-Making Areas.

All areas must be:

Reserved for ½-day prior to the course start date for setup
On a 24-hour hold during the course
Close together (if possible) to reduce commute time

Main Discussion Area

This area will be used throughout each day of the course for class lectures and discussions. Please ensure the following:

LCD projector with a laptop connection
Projection screen
Seating for all participants and observers
(Optional) 2 flip charts with markers
(Optional) Laptop connection for sound

NOTE: The number of tables and seats will depend upon the number of attendees and the number of teams.

Team Discussions & Decision-Making Areas

This is where team computers are set up and team analysis and decision-
making take place.

Teams can work in separate rooms, or they can all be combined into a single large room. If using separate rooms please make sure the rooms are located close to one another.

Each team work-space must be provided with:

Large monitor, laptop, keyboard, mouse, and ability to print (for more details see PriSim laptop and other requirements per team)
(Optional) Flip chart or white board with markers

NOTE: Please make sure that the tables are located within four feet of a power outlet (preferably against a wall).

Team Discussions & Decision-Making Area
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We can be very flexible with facility configuration.
Below are a few alternatives.

Room Layout #1

Combined Main Area and Team Decision-Making Areas

Combines the Main Discussion Area with the Team Discussions & Decision-Making Areas in one extra-large room

Most popular choice
Most cost effective
Facilitates communication among all participants

Combined Main Area and Team Decision-Making Areas
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Room Layout #2

Shared Team Decision-Making Area

One large room that combines all the Team Discussions & Decision-Making Areas and a second room for the Main Discussion Area

Good communication among all participants
More working room for participants
Higher cost

Shared Team Discussions & Decision-Making Area
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Room Layout #3

Separate Team Decision-Making Areas

Separate rooms for the Team Discussions & Decision-Making Areas plus one large room for the Main Discussion Area

Minimal team distractions
Highest cost
Extra travel distance and time

Separate Team Decision-Making Areas
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Note that in all Room Layouts:

Tables are in a “T-shaped” configuration
Diagram shows 4 to 6 teams; adjust for your number of teams/participants

T-shaped tables
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