"Glebel Analysis" Analysis exercise
The participant takes the role of the newly appointed Managing Director of a Division of Glebel Foods, a fast moving consumer goods company. Two of the product Divisions (Biscuits and Snackfoods), are performing well, but the third is not achieving its potential. The participant has been appointed to improve results and take steps to grow the business in that Division. He/she is asked to review a range of papers including: income statement and forecast; sales results; customer survey results; a proposal to relocate a factory; and a leadership audit.
"Royal Borough of Thamesbridge" Group exercise
Participants join the management team of a local authority, and are asked to consider the effect of a set of circumstances on the authority’s corporate plan. Unassigned role play exercise: all candidates receive the same information and have to work toghether to reach a common decision.
"High Fliers Course" Group exercise
Participants work together to design a development programme for potentially high performing junior managers.
"Amalgamated Baths" Group exercise
Participants take on functional management roles in a manufacturing company. The need to balance a corporate viewpoint with a particular objective, brings an element of competition to the discussion.
"The European Question" Group exercise
A British pharmaceutical factory is planning to extend towards Europe. The participants are provided with the basic parameters of the products and the European market, and have to decide in which country and according to what criterions to start consumer research. The European Question is an assigned role exercise. These exercises usually result in a more vivid argument between participants than unassigned role exercises.
"Nord Gas" Group exercise
In this group exercise, participants have to play a team of external consultants who give strategic advice to a factory. Nord Gas is an unassigned role exercise. These exercises (due to all participants having the same role) are fairer than assigned role exercises.
"Bronzo" Group exercise
A pharmaceutical company is about to launch a new product. The participants have to discuss conditions of the market, costs of advertisement, ethical questions etc., and decide whether launching the new product is indeed worthwhile. Bronzo is an unassigned role exercise. These exercises (due to all participants having the same role) are fairer than assigned role exercises.
"Sovereign International Product Proposal" Group exercise
Participants join a product development task force and make key decisions about marketing a new product.
"Jason's of Chelsea" Group exercise
Participants assesses the suitability of job applicants for a management trainee position in a pharmaceutical company.
"Cellsol Corporation - Communication Solutions" Group exercise
Participants work as a group to assist with a project that is experiencing some problems. They are asked to review the available documentation, discuss detailed recommendations and reach a consensus decision on the best solution.