Identifying Development Needs

The simulation can also be used to identify development needs for managers.

This requires feedback about the individual’s outputs from the exercise, followed by a coaching/training plan.

The following choices are available:

Individual review - 1 or 2 hour versions. Paper based version can also be used here. The shorter web programme would still provide sufficient information on which to base a review of needs.

The options with the 1 hour version are:
Presentation
Written report

Group work - The programme can be given to small groups, 2-3 people, during training events, with the brief to present their recommendations at the end of your alloted time.

We are also able to provide a range of paper based exercises to follow on from the initial use of the material. This avoids a change of scenario when when covering a range of development options.

The WashBox simulation requires the ability to take in a large amount of information quickly and then to make decisions about what action needs to be taken.

Learning areas

  • Assessing priorities
  • Personal time management
  • Team communication and conflict management
  • Delegation
  • Target setting
  • Understanding financial data
  • Operations management
  • Managing change
  • Strategic planning

WashBox material is therefore also suitable for use in further education, where a broader understanding of the management process is required.