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Experiential Learning- summary and actions

Examples of Games and Learning Outcomes (Les Buckley 2025)

Why Experiential Learning?

Experiential learning gives executives what lectures, readings, and case discussions cannot—real practice in real time. Instead of analyzing someone else’s decisions safely from the sidelines, learners are thrown into live situations where they must decide under pressure, exposing blind spots, habits, and biases they didn’t know they had. They fail safely and learn fast, getting immediate feedback with less risk.… Read more

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Why it makes sense to use Boardgames in Executive Education to boost learning

Addressing the Limitations of current Executive Education (a personal view)

The prevailing model of executive education is facing scrutiny for its effectiveness in equipping today’s business leaders with the skills necessary to navigate an increasingly complex and volatile business environment. Research and feedback from executives highlight several key limitations of traditional face-to-face lecture methods often utilised by Undergraduate facilitators (Klein et al 2023).… Read more

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The Benefits of Experiential Learning and Game-Based Learning in Andragogy: A Holistic Approach

The concept of adult education, or andragogy, is continuously evolving, reflecting the dynamic interplay between relevance, emotion, and stress levels in learning experiences. The book “Make It Stick” and similar theories underscore the importance of these variables, suggesting that optimal learning occurs when content is not just relevant but also emotionally engaging and mildly stressful. In this vein, experiential learning and learning through games emerge as powerful modalities.… Read more

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Crafting Strategy through Board Games: A Kingdomino Case Study

Engaging learners and teaching strategy effectively can be a challenge, particularly when it comes to entry-level leaders. When I teach strategy, I utilize board games as a dynamic tool to make learning enjoyable, hands-on, and intuitive. While I have a roster of games that work well for mid- to senior-level leaders, I’ve been on a quest to find a game that hits the sweet spot for entry-level learners.… Read more

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Another serious game to use to learn about strategy -“For Sale”

Serious games, leveraging the intrinsic motivation and engagement of gaming, have emerged as an innovative training technique in the business world. They have the potential to simulate real-world scenarios, enabling players to practice strategic decision-making, risk management, and resource allocation, among other vital skills, in a safe and controlled environment. The key to their effectiveness lies in their ability to present complex concepts in an interactive and engaging manner, promoting experiential learning, and encouraging critical thinking.… Read more