Leadership Development with Business Games

Contrary to what many think, leadership is not an innate skill, but one that can indeed be developed. In general, it is the emotional capacity to align a team so that, together, it is possible to achieve their goals and objectives. Leadership development is not simple, but it is possible.

In short, a leader is one who guides, motivates, and encourages, generating a positive influence on their team. A very important point is that leadership does not command, but rather makes employees act voluntarily and enthusiastically to achieve goals.

And as we mentioned earlier, this competency can be developed. And it doesn't have to be through theoretical studies and reading various books. Which often, by only permeating theoretical concepts, does not make the person truly capable of leading in practice.

Thus, a dynamic and playful way to train new leaders emerges: Gamification! Stay with us and learn more about how business games can help in the development of new leaders.

What are the main characteristics of a leader?

When we start training and developing new recruits, it's very important to keep in mind the main characteristics to be awakened. In this sense, a good leader is one who possesses:

• Emotional intelligence;
• Clear communication;
• Empathy;
• Inspiration;
• Ability to provide feedback;
• Ability to value and retain talent;
• Conflict resolution;
• Rational decision-making;
• Curiosity about the new.

Business Games for leadership development

Games recreate many everyday situations in a company, making learning playful and dynamic, developing new skills in employees.

When it comes to leadership development, business games have the same characteristics as the main games. Teamwork and the creation of new strategies, even if they may seem like topics focused on the corporate environment, are actions of great importance in games. From gathering a team to defeat a boss in a level to deciphering a puzzle to win a prize.

Even if it may not seem so, the daily life of a company is a "game". For every action taken and decision made, a result will be obtained. Just as if you fail to perform a certain task or don't deliver a report, there will also be results.

The point is that, in business games, all these moments of tension occur in a light-hearted way, since, when making mistakes, it's possible for the player to receive instant feedback. This allows the game to be restarted later, with the player already having an idea of their actions.

Thus, each player has their own function, which generates influence to conquer the game. As a result, each of the leaders who go through business games become more autonomous, delegating functions, seeking new paths, and performing an overview of the general situation.

And it is precisely with this same lightness that leadership development training with games occurs. Through business simulators, it is possible to recreate small or large companies, putting real-life situations, such as competition, crises, goals, and new objectives to be conquered.

OGG Simulation

OGG is a pioneer in offering 100% digital training in Brazil. With online simulators, we offer corporate training for leadership development in a dynamic and playful way.

Visit our website and learn more about OGG simulators and discover our business games for leadership development.