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1.1 Logistics
The Process
Using The EIS Simulation requires the allocation of at least 3 time slots:
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The Introductory Session (60 - 90 minutes)
The Simulation (2 h minutes - 2 h 30 minutes) including first 15 mn for Strategy building in
Teams and last 15 mn for Team Debriefing
The Debriefing Session (90 minutes - 120 minutes)
The timing for the introductory and debriefing sessions is only indicative and strongly depends on
the size of the group as well as on other pedagogical objectives associated with the Simulation (e.g.
the trainer might plan the in-depth development of a company-specific implementation strategy as a
follow-up to the general debriefing session).
Prior to the Introductory Session, it is advisable to ask the participants to spend 15 to 30 minutes
reading the User Manual.
The Participants
Participants should be put in groups of 2 to 5 persons and the different groups should be located if
possible either in a large room or in adjacent cubicles from where they will not disturb or interfere
with each other. A complete sound isolation is not necessary. On the contrary, our experience shows
that being able to hear sounds coming from other groups (both human- and computer-generated) and
getting a feeling about the performance of other groups can have a very stimulating effect.
The Hardware and Software
The EIS Simulation is a multimedia software running on PCs (except the old SE and Plus models given
their small screen). Computers or laptops with colour screens are recommended, as the simulation
includes different colour graphics and pictures. Soundcards are necessary as the simulation makes
extensive use of sound.
The software should be loaded following the instructions in the Administrator Manual.
The Handouts
Given that the computers are not necessarily connected to printers and printing might take time, it
is advisable to give to each group a set of paper handouts they can use to take notes during the
simulation and to fill in the Final Overview Sheet the participants can use in the debriefing session
to discuss their experience.
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