TY  - JOUR
AB  - A widespread interest in organizational learning has been
precipitated by the need for radical change and strategic renewal in
many institutions. “Learning laboratories” or
“microworlds” have been proposed as powerful tools for
enhancing learning through experience. As costs of technology decline,
and software becomes more accessible, the use of customized computer
simulations in microworlds will become a feasible option for many
management development programmes. Describes a leadership development
programme in the telecommunications industry in which a customized
microworld computer simulation was used to promote managerial learning,
teamwork and co‐operation. Goals of the programme include development of
a new paradigm for competition in the industry and a new vision for the
organization. A unique feature of the programme was that success of the
microworld was measured and systematically evaluated. A significant
impact on improved co‐operation, individual and group learning was
observed. Discusses characteristics of microworlds and challenges to
simulation designers. Finally, presents some guidelines for successful
microworld design, together with suggestions for future microworld
application.
VL  - 12
IS  - 8
SN  - 0262-1711
DO  - 10.1108/02621719310044488
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/02621719310044488
AU  - Drew Stephen A.W.
AU  - Davidson Alistair
PY  - 1993
Y1  - 1993/01/01
TI  - Simulation‐based Leadership Development and Team Learning
T2  - Journal of Management Development
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 39
EP  - 52
Y2  - 2024/05/10
ER  -