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  • 1.  Role PLay Exercise

    Posted 11-05-2013 08:42

    I am looking for a role play exercise I can use with execs.  Ideally it would involve a conflict/problem across different organizational units (maybe a transfer pricing problem?).  Role play participants would be required to negotiate an outcome that involves collaboration and thinking about a solution that is good for the entire organization (i.e. get people out of their silos).

     

    Thanks.



  • 2.  Role PLay Exercise

    Posted 11-05-2013 16:41

    Simpson, Tim and Ilan Alon (2013), "Huawei Enters the United States," Ivey Publishing, (9B13N013), with teaching notes.

     

    From: Business Policy and Strategy List [mailto:BPS-NET@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDU] On Behalf Of Andrew Inkpen
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    Subject: Role PLay Exercise

     

    I am looking for a role play exercise I can use with execs.  Ideally it would involve a conflict/problem across different organizational units (maybe a transfer pricing problem?).  Role play participants would be required to negotiate an outcome that involves collaboration and thinking about a solution that is good for the entire organization (i.e. get people out of their silos).

     

    Thanks.



  • 3.  Role PLay Exercise

    Posted 11-05-2013 16:53
    A role play exercise that a colleague used many years ago was very effective but it may be too simplistic for your situation. Nevertheless, some may be able to use it.
    Have a handful of participants play musical chairs in the typical way: one loses each round until there is one winner and the rest losers (make a point of 'loser').
    Then, when they think it is over, have them play again, only this time all must sit down. After each round, remove a chair as usual, but all must sit when the music stops. Eventually, all must find a way to sit on one chair (in laps, etc.).
    Cooperation during a period of dwindling resources. Win-win.
    It was an aha moment when I first saw it and for others when I used it in an undergraduate strategy course.


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    I am looking for a role play exercise I can use with execs. Ideally it would involve a conflict/problem across different organizational units (maybe a transfer pricing problem?). Role play participants would be required to negotiate an outcome that involves collaboration and thinking about a solution that is good for the entire organization (i.e. get people out of their silos).

    Thanks.

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  • 4.  Role PLay Exercise

    Posted 11-05-2013 20:38

    Andrew –

     

    Attached is a budgeting role play that I developed and have used several times with executives that may fit the bill for you.  Please feel free to use it free of charge on a one-time basis and with attribution.  If you do use it please let me know that you did, and let me know how it went.

     

    The role play is done in pairs, with one person playing Simon Wills and the other person playing Frank Buckle.  Each player gets their own instructions (instructions for Frank Buckle will be sent in separate e-mail because of size limit), and both players get a copy of the spreadsheet with Frank's proposed budget.  The two players have different interests, so there is no obvious answer that meets both of their personal objectives, but there is a good answer for the entire organization.

     

     

    From: Business Policy and Strategy List [mailto:BPS-NET@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDU] On Behalf Of Andrew Inkpen
    Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 8:42 AM
    To: BPS-NET@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDU
    Subject: Role PLay Exercise

     

    I am looking for a role play exercise I can use with execs.  Ideally it would involve a conflict/problem across different organizational units (maybe a transfer pricing problem?).  Role play participants would be required to negotiate an outcome that involves collaboration and thinking about a solution that is good for the entire organization (i.e. get people out of their silos).

     

    Thanks.



  • 5.  Role PLay Exercise

    Posted 11-05-2013 21:17

    Andrew –

     

    Instructions for second participant in budgeting exercise per previous e-mail. 

     

     

    From: Business Policy and Strategy List [mailto:BPS-NET@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDU] On Behalf Of Andrew Inkpen
    Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 8:42 AM
    To: BPS-NET@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDU
    Subject: Role PLay Exercise

     

    I am looking for a role play exercise I can use with execs.  Ideally it would involve a conflict/problem across different organizational units (maybe a transfer pricing problem?).  Role play participants would be required to negotiate an outcome that involves collaboration and thinking about a solution that is good for the entire organization (i.e. get people out of their silos).

     

    Thanks.



  • 6.  Role PLay Exercise

    Posted 11-05-2013 23:24

    Hi,

     

    I have been using Novicraft  by Ludocraft Ltd (www.ludocraft.com) for this purpose for years. Meant for seven simultaneous players, focuses on collaborative learning through different roles. Includes 5 team assignments and one game session lasts about 2,5 hours per team + wrap-up. Please contact them directly as they seem to have removed the novicraft website.

     

    BR,

     

    Petri Ahokangas

     

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    From: Business Policy and Strategy List [mailto:BPS-NET@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDU] On Behalf Of Andrew Inkpen
    Sent: 5. marraskuuta 2013 15:42
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    Subject: Role PLay Exercise

     

    I am looking for a role play exercise I can use with execs.  Ideally it would involve a conflict/problem across different organizational units (maybe a transfer pricing problem?).  Role play participants would be required to negotiate an outcome that involves collaboration and thinking about a solution that is good for the entire organization (i.e. get people out of their silos).

     

    Thanks.