Planning, Not Playing: Training Through Simulation Design

The 2013 Pfeiffer Annual of Training. San Francisco: Pfeiffer

22 Pages Posted: 14 Jul 2015

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Noam Ebner

Creighton University Heider College of Business

Daniel Druckman

George Mason University - Department of Public & International Affairs

Date Written: 2013

Abstract

New research into use of simulations for educational purposes shows that as beneficial as this method is for participants, people designing these simulations learn more than the role-players themselves.

This chapter introduces trainers to the benefits of simulation design as well as providing a guide to how these advantages might be harnessed for training purposes. Sample instructions are provided for conducting simulation-design exercises as part of a workshop, training or course.

Keywords: Simulation, training, conflict, negotiation, experiential, active, students, trainer, teacher, role-play

Suggested Citation

Ebner, Noam and Druckman, Daniel, Planning, Not Playing: Training Through Simulation Design (2013). The 2013 Pfeiffer Annual of Training. San Francisco: Pfeiffer, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2629095

Noam Ebner (Contact Author)

Creighton University Heider College of Business ( email )

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Daniel Druckman

George Mason University - Department of Public & International Affairs ( email )

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Fairfax, VA 22030
United States
703-993-1400 (Phone)

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