Study-Center Business Simulations

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Business Simulations

Instructor-led Training


	Business schools have long known the value of teaching complex concepts through simulations. In the utility industy, APOGEE plays the lead role in creating dynamic business simulations. The firm has received numerous awards, including the Association of Energy Services Professionals' Award for Product Innovation.

Format

These exercises run from a several hour version conducted in a relaxed, retreat/social setting to an intensive multi-day competition. Our experienced energy professionals facilitate the simulations, or train-the-trainer site licenses are available.

"Best hands-on learning activity about our industry I've ever seen."

- Tom Humphreys, BG&E

Participant Profile


	Versions are available for all levels including senior executives, middle management, union personnel, field staff, trade allies and customers. Over 80 power utilities, four government entities (US Army, Air Force, GSA, and Postal Service), and 60 major chain customer companies, such as Circuit City, Sears, Marriott, and Wal-Mart have participated in APOGEE Simulations. "Great team building exercise. Helps diverse groups within the company gain a common view of what it will take to succeed."

Simulations


	. . . Deregulation: "What you play when you are no longer a monopoly." The award winning simulation where teams start with the same generation costs, capacity, and market potentials and compete for customer load. As the simulation progresses, the uniqueness of strategy/approach translate into dramatically different bottom-lines. . . . Price is Right A half to full day workshop where teams shop for power, choose pricing, and learn about derivatives by using futures and options. . . . Trading Game An action-packed one or two-day workshop covering theory and a competitive trading simulation where teams apply what they've learned using energy derivatives to manage price risk. . . . Let's Make a Deal!?! A simulation that is the perfect platform for customers and utility reps working together to find out just what "electric choice" is going to mean to both of them.