On February 22, 2019, we visited Katowice with the Royal Garden simulation demo. Despite the school holidays, there were many enthusiasts of this working method.
About the Simulation
“Royal Garden” is a unique, interactive workshop designed based on role-playing game mechanics, which transports participants to the times of Versailles, to the court of King Louis XIV, known as the Sun King. Participants become experts with the task of creating the most beautiful garden the world has ever seen.
Participant Profile
The simulation is aimed at a wide audience, including:
- Boards and management
- Project Managers
- Project teams
- Business and IT department employees
Number of participants: 8-16 people
Agenda
The titular “Royal Garden” refers to the garden of King Louis XIV, considered a pearl of gardening art. The workshop focuses on the first stage of building this garden, aiming to emphasize the divine authority of the ruler and show France as the world capital of culture. Participants, assuming roles such as gardener or florist, work with distributed information, which reflects specific business conditions.
Benefits
The simulation offers a number of benefits, including:
- Testing new concepts and solutions
- Supporting Agile transformation and team integration
- Developing competencies and innovation
- Evolution of organizational culture
“Royal Garden” promotes the principles of agile project management, focusing on Agile philosophy, communication, and information analysis. It is a tool supporting development through experience, enabling identification of potential problems and increasing team work effectiveness.
Example Applications
- Support for Agile transformation: Enables empirical understanding of Agile principles.
- Integration of groups and teams: Improves communication and collaboration, also in distributed teams.
- Learning through experience: Promotes effective adoption of new techniques and tools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Royal Garden business simulation?
Royal Garden is an interactive workshop based on role-playing game mechanics that transports participants to the court of King Louis XIV. Participants assume roles such as gardener or florist and work together to build the most beautiful royal garden, learning agile project management principles through hands-on experience.
How many participants can take part in a Royal Garden simulation session?
Each Royal Garden simulation session accommodates between 8 and 16 participants. This group size ensures meaningful interaction and collaboration while allowing facilitators to provide personalized guidance throughout the workshop.
What skills does the Royal Garden simulation develop?
The simulation develops competencies in agile project management, team communication, information analysis, and collaborative decision-making. It also helps participants understand the importance of project vision, knowledge sharing, and iterative work processes.
Who is the Royal Garden simulation designed for?
The simulation targets a wide audience including boards and management teams, project managers, project teams, and employees from both business and IT departments. It is particularly valuable for organizations undergoing Agile transformation or looking to improve cross-team collaboration.