Increasing Change Readiness in Higher Educational Institutions through a Simulation-Based Change Management Experience

Although higher educational institutions are increasingly faced with demands for deep changes and innovations, they have a very distinctive culture which makes rapid change difficult. In order to address this challenge, we have developed and validated a new multimedia, team-based simulation, EduSynergy, which provides a rich, realistic experience of a change management project in a university setting, including individual behaviors, group dynamics and cultural factors. Our quantitative research shows a significant measurable increase in players' understanding of change management