Tailoring
Being a simple and familiar business model, the virtual pub simulation provides an ideal setting in which to learn about:
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how businesses keep score (ie basic accounting), and
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how effective managers affect and improve the score.
But as our courses are delivered in-house rather than on an open basis, there is always scope to tailor the material to maximise its relevance. This is done in several ways:
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by showing how accounting principles are applied within your sector
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by including key performance indicators that are important to your business
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by explaining how your in-house terminology may differ from that of the simulation
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by demonstrating the applicability of the commercial learning points to your business, through using in-house examples
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by showing your accounts in a graphical format immediately after introducing the theory
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It is also possible to brand documentation, slides and (for online courses) web portals.
To make the tailoring most effective, we will need to meet one of your in-house finance team (online) to discuss your business, collect relevant examples and to align with your financial messaging.
Some clients opt to include a short session from one of your own accountants, particularly within a two-day course.
The 'Nuclear Option' in the context of tailoring is to create a bespoke simulation. This is possible but requires three things for a successful outcome:
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a commitment from a suitable colleague in-house who will share information and, crucially, a lot of time
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adequate lead-time for design and testing
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an upfront financial commitment.