In the early 2010s, First Solar, a leading photovoltaic (PV) solar manufacturer, faced a series of challenges: expanding production by subsidized Chinese PV manufacturers; declining purchase subsidies in important European markets; and, declining prices for silicon, the key input raw material for it...

Chris Peterson was assigned to lead a newly formed regional consulting team at DSS Consulting. She carefully selected the team members, built a cohesive group, and led the team in developing a new consulting service. Both Peterson and her team were satisfied with their accomplishments and ability to...

Fishbanks es una simulación basada en Internet para varios jugadores, en la que los participantes representan el papel de pescadores que buscan maximizar su patrimonio neto a medida que compiten contra otros jugadores y enfrentan las variaciones de la población de peces y su captura. Los participant...

Energia Mundial (World Energy) é um jogo de simulação de papéis em grupo em que os participantes testam um conjunto de políticas e estratégias que poderiam vir a tratar da mudança climática. Em um ambiente formado por grupos grandes, os participantes atuam no papel de líderes comerciais, da sociedad...

Energía Mundial es una simulación grupal de representación donde los participantes ponen a prueba una combinación de políticas y estrategias que puedan abordar el tema del cambio climático. En un entorno grupal grande, los participantes juegan el papel de empresarios, asociaciones civiles y líderes ...

The Climate Action Simulation is a group role playing simulation where participants test out a mix of policies and strategies that could address climate change. In a large group setting, participants play business, civil society, and government leaders representing different sectors that have conven...

The World Climate Simulation is a group role playing simulation of the international climate change negotiations. This exercise provides participants the chance to explore the risks of climate change and the challenges of negotiating international agreements to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions....

Lobstermen are self-employed, and significantly contribute to the economy and identity of Maine communities. In 2012, lobster prices crashed amidst high supply, regulatory demands, and market conglomeration. Lobstermen had to take action to protect and advance their livelihoods. They decided to work...

Lisa Baird became the commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Then, COVID-19 upended the sports world. On Thursday, March 12, as sports leagues around the country canceled or postponed their seasons, she announced the NWSL was cancelling pre-season match...

The business career of MIT Sloan alumnus Victor Reinoso took an unlikely turn when he became Deputy Mayor for Education in Washington, DC, in November 2006. Once in office, Reinoso took a series of steps to remedy the problems confronting the DC public schools (DCPS), including making a recommendati...