Extraordinary teams are pivotal to the success of any organization. Increasing the performance and potential of aligned teams is reached when team-based thinking and social flow occurs simultaneously. Ultimately leading to teams that are able to leverage diverse strengths and perspectives to achieve unbelievable feats; as well as agile and effective in the face of a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world. And, tapping into this power both consistently and reliably is key. Today, business simulations are quickly becoming the tool to achieve this goal.

About the author Kathryn McDonald Larson been designing simulations for corporate and traditional education for over 30 years. While the tools have gotten more sophisticated, the fundamentals of creating challenging environments that engage people emotionally and intellectually remain the same. Larson has designed online simulations for global leadership and sales across a broad set of industries, functions, and levels. She is now Managing Director for North America for Tycoon Systems, Inc.