Flow Theory and FLIGBY simulation

Our last session was with Vécsey Zsadány, CEO of Aleas Simulations as well as guest experts/trainers who introduced us to the FLIGBY Management Simulation based on Prof. Mihály Csikszentmihály's Flow Theory. Flow refers to a state of continuous, satisfying activity and cooperation wherein optimal performance is possible. The game puts the player into the perspective of the manager of a Californian winery and confronts him or her with decision-making situations incorporating both human and economic factors. Several choices are offered each with different effects on the degree of flow, the development of the business as well as the story. The personalities and attitudes of the staff members play a central role.

As the developers admit, the simulation is somewhat culturally biased. Nonetheless does it seem to be an interesting supportive tool to practice thinking that focuses on the flow of things - a crucial factor in business decision-making which often holds potential for vast improvement.

Further information on the simulation can be found on the developer’s website.

Discussion

Probably I did not understand properly the meaning of the consulting program - can somebody suggest me the possible answers for the next questions:
- in some cases for a  particular problem there are several possible ways out. In case the cases do no correspond or contradict each other what the program will do? In the end the program will give you several cases that will mess your mind?
- in many search engines (like CEU library) anyone can type in several tags and easily find results both academic and based on some practice. I believe the program leverages on internal knowledge and serves as a central point for exchange of knowledge and experience - so i do not see any big differences with search engines.
- In the video with Minzberg about MBA (very strong video), Henry points that there is little way anyone can learn something on cases that are written by someone as it has little direct relevance. With the program the situation is little bit better but not substantially in my view, especially when dialing with multinational or fast-growing company. Do you think that past cases can be a good ground for future development or it narrows the scope and hinders "out of the box" view?