Thank you for taking part in this mini simulation. The goal of the simulation is to sharpen strategy execution and focus as you anticipate and confront different challenges and opportunities before and during AEP.
The Process
This simulation is not just about making decisions. It is more about the process the process of analyzing, discussing and collaborating with your team members to arrive at the decisions. That is where the learning and the sharpening happens. To that end, be sure to prioritize engagement and learning from your team members during this process.
The Competition
There are 5 teams in this simulation including yours. Each team will make about 7 business decisions in the simulation. Decisions will be arrived at through discussions and selection of one of the options provided for each business case. In most instances, teams will also have the opportunity to come up with a custom solution and refrain from selecting any of the provided options. Providing a custom solution will earn your team some bonus points especially if the custom solution is determined to be of a better quality by the judges.
Activities
You will complete up to 2 exercises during the simulation. The exercises include a SWOT analysis of your market and a plan for educating and persuading brokers, providers and other community partners that yours is “the company to keep” this AEP and beyond.
Participants
You will be competing against the following teams in the simulation. You are expected to come up with a creative name and slogan for your team. Additional creativity may also earn you bonus points.