Skill Practice Through Simulations
Simulations are a form of experiential learning that engages learners in decision-making exercises, skill practice, and real-world scenarios.
This gives them a chance for trial and error and they learn from mistakes, in a safe environment.
The experience of learning from mistakes is the most powerful and effective way to drive meaningful impact.
What Experts Say
Industry Researchers Agree – Experience is the Name of the Game
More and more leading industry analysts are discussing the power of experience and simulations.
Brandon Hall Group recently published that the optimal mix of learning was 70% experiential vs 20%/10% for informal or formal learning.
Josh Bersin recently argued that organizations should let AI focus on information-level learning, while L&D teams focus more on developing that deep skill development.
What is a Learning Simulation?
Simulations give learners decision-making practice and they learn from mistakes in a safe environment. Learning from mistakes is what improves performance and drives new mindsets and behaviors.
What is a Learning Simulation?
The Future of Skills
The top 10 skills on the rise are oriented towards higher-order cognitive skill development.
These are skills that are uniquely human and personal, and that cannot be developed without significant human experience and context.
Simulations, not traditional learning, are the ideal form of learning for creating those experiences.
Source: World Economic Forum
Science of Simulations
Neuroscience Highlights 5 Reasons Why Sims Work
- Simulations grab your attention because they feel personally relevant. You are put in decisions that feel like the same challenges in your own real work environment
- Simulations trigger deep reflection that ultimately drives self-generated insights… and for adult learners, self-generated insights are key.
- Simulations are effective because your performance, in the form of choices and decisions, is meaningful. Actions that are meaningful drive memory, encoding, recall, and retention.
- Simulation scenarios are challenging because there is usually no one right answer like 1+1=2. Instead, there are trade-offs, competing priorities, and multiple perspectives to consider.
- Simulation are designed to provide the right amount of stress, challenge and pressure to ensure cognitive engagement – without creating cognitive overload.
Business Benefits
Real-life practice that drives results
Sim-based experiential learning has become the preferred choice by organizations worldwide to develop critical skills, mindsets, and behaviors.
Sample results include:
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ROI against program creation and deployment costs for one client, with a projected $100M increase in total revenue
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faster build and development through Regis's SimGate Platform than a custom-built simulation.
DIY or Let Regis Lead for You
Take control of your learning design and development with the option to create your simulations independently, or entrust Regis for expert guidance and seamless execution to achieve your learning objectives.
