The document describes the BGF Business Game program, which aims to improve business acumen through an online competition format. Teams of 3-5 members from different backgrounds compete over multiple rounds, analyzing company strategies and market situations. The goal is for participants to gain a helicopter view of business concepts like planning, decision making, and teamwork. Winners are invited to receive their trophies at an awards ceremony in Cannes, France.
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1. BGF Business Game Program/Tournament BUSINESS ACUMEN IN A FUN AND EXCITING WAY! www.bgfactory.com
2. Goal and Method GOAL Better results through increase in business acumen METHOD Internet-based for training flexibility and global reach Competition format for fun and excitement Powerful learning experi-ences from young talent to senior management
3. Biz Acumen Outcomes LEARNING PROCESS FOCUS Understanding the big picture of business (helicopter view) Planning and executing strategy Analyzing your company, market and competitors Making good decisions Getting the best out of the capabilities in the team
4. Team Construction YOUR TEAM Normally 3-5 participants per team Diversity in team member backgrounds, personality and seniority an advantage (improved team dynamics and sharing of knowledge and perspectives) At least someone in the team should understand finance
5. Things You Need STRATEGY Game plan Source of discipline ANALYSIS Numbers are the language of business Fact-based decisions! TEAMWORK Increased creativity Lowered risk of bad decisions
6. Training Timeline BGF Business Game Training Program BGF Training Support Coaching & Feedback Practice Round Deadline Game Year 1 Deadline Game Year 2 Deadline Game Year 3 Deadline Game Year 4 Deadline Team Registration Evaluation Round Interval 2 Weeks
7. Its a Competition! PRELIMINARY HEATS Practice round plus four game rounds (1+4), usually at one- or two-week intervals Typically about 7-8 teams in a division SEMIFINALS AND FINAL Winners proceed to semifinals and further to the final
8. The Best Three to Cannes CANNES After the final The best three teams are invited to Cannes, on the French Riviera To receive their trophies and to have some fun with the other winners! AWARD CEREMONY The picture to the right is from the March 2006 award trip