What is the Genius Beer Game?
The Genius Beer Game, a collaboration between Global Management Challenge Kenya and House of Genius Kenya, blends creative problem-solving with strategic capacity building in an exclusive, invite-only experience.
Participants engage in immersive scenarios reflecting high-stakes business decisions, sharpening strategic thinking and connecting with cross-industry peers. Inspired by the renowned MIT-developed Beer Game, this high-energy simulation equips leaders with actionable insights to tackle complex systems and improve decision-making.
House of Genius Kenya drives collaborative innovation through open dialogue, diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving, while Global Management Challenge Kenya develops resilient leaders through experiential learning. Together, they create a “leadership lab” where participants grow, connect, and refine their skills.
Why Attend the Genius Beer Game?
The Genius Beer Game offers leaders a chance to tackle complex challenges, expand their network, and gain actionable strategies.
- Interactive Leadership Lab: Face real-world, high-stakes challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
- Immediate Takeaways: Gain impactful strategies for your team, organization, and leadership journey.
- Fresh Perspectives: Learn and grow alongside industry peers in a collaborative environment.
- Exclusive Access: Connect with decision makers and forge lasting relationships.
What to Expect
The Beer Game Simulation isn’t just a session; it’s an immersive experience designed to push you out of your comfort zone and help you grow in meaningful ways.
PLAY
Step into high-stakes situations and navigate real-time decision-making challenges.
LEARN
Gain deeper insights into systems thinking and strategic approaches for complex environments.
REFLECT
Tap into diverse perspectives from top professionals across industries, and receive peer feedback.
APPLY
Walk away with game-changing strategies to elevate team communication, resilience, and leadership.
How to Join the Genius Beer Game
This invite-only event is tailored for Kenya’s top management professionals and previous attendees of House of Genius Kenya and Global Management Challenge Kenya sessions. Here’s how you can be part of it
APPLY
Complete our quick application form to tell us about your leadership background and what you hope to achieve.
WE CURATE
We carefully review applications to select a diverse, high-impact group of professionals.
PARTICIPATE
If selected you will receive an invitation and can confirm your spot by paying the participation fee.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who is the target audience for this event?
- This event targets professionals who design strategies, make high-impact decisions, adapt to change, rely on data, and drive outcomes through collaboration.
2. What skills can I expect to gain from this event?
You will enhance your strategic thinking and systems approach to decision-making, improve collaborative communication within team settings, and build skills in real-time problem-solving under pressure. The event encourages applying insights to make impactful, long-term business decisions.
3. What does the application process look like?
To secure your spot in this exclusive event, you will need to complete the application form. The timeline for the application process is as follows:
- Application Deadline: 23 November 2024
- Participant Selection Notification: 29 November 2024
- Payment Deadline: 4 December 2024
Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to apply early to increase your chances of selection.
4. Is there a fee to participate?
- Yes, there is a participation fee of KES 5,000 to cover materials, facilitation, and refreshments. This fee is payable upon confirmation of selection.
5. What will the event format look like?
- This event is a simulation-based challenge that brings participants into a dynamic, team-oriented setting. You will experience a series of scenario-based activities designed to test decision-making, adaptability, and collaboration, all under real-time constraints.