Is Lost Dutchman a good investment for an internal trainer?
Dutchman is a most flexible simulation that can be configured in a number of ways. The Support Binder has over 125 potential debriefing questions and a number of types of debriefings are suggested. Generally, the simulations we deliver are for leadership retreats or sales conferences, often as large as 200 people and occasionally larger (600 is the largest thus far, but there are actually no limitations on size if one has a support staff). In that regard, it is exceptionally flexible. But many clients use it as a kickoff to a week-long or longer training program (IBM corporate and EDS MPD are two such users) and then link various aspects of the game to issues of leadership development, personal style, communications, systems thinking, etc. The game has nice links to TQM and QFD, especially since it sets up a database for analysis. The package contains a complete Process Re-Engineering debriefing with worksheets. What I really hope trainers and consultants will do is use the game with t
