Honey Heritage Simulation
Managing a Multi-Generational Family Business
Simulation Overview
This simulation challenges learners to manage a single business across multiple generations, exploring the complex interplay between family, business, and ownership. They navigate critical issues like founder succession, professionalizing the management team, raising external funds, and implementing governance processes. At each decision point, learners weigh competing stakeholder opinions and witness the long-term impact of their choices on family harmony and business sustainability.
Players
Single Player
Languages
English
Simulation Time
Total Time: 1-1.5 hours
Intro 5-10 minutes, Gameplay 25-40 minutes, Debrief 30-45 minutes
Accessibility
WCAG 2.0 Compliance
Price
$165 per person
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The Story
Learners begin with the first-generation founder of a small honey company and navigate the intricate challenges that arise as the business and their family grow over multiple generations. They will face a constant struggle to balance the need for business growth and professionalization with the desire to maintain family harmony and manage ownership complexities. As they make critical decisions about succession, diversification, governance, and more, they will see how their choices affect the business's success and the family's well-being. How far can they take the honey business, and how will the stakeholders feel about their legacy?
Core Competencies
Ethical Leadership and Responsibility
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Decision Making
Entrepreneurship
Conflict Resolution
Future Focus
Learning Objectives
Resources to Power Your Simulation
This simulation comes with a Facilitation Guide along with 1:1 facilitator training and free trial accounts.
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