i After completing my first run through the simulation, my company was
not very successful. I made decisions that did not have what was best
for the company in mind. I listened to the family and took their personal
feelings before what was necessary to expand the business. For
example, hiring professionals outside of the family for the board was a
decision I didn't make until my second run through, and it attributed
towards the success of the company. Also, going public was another
decision that I failed in making on my first try, again, due to the family
influence. By my third run, my company had become successful
globally! Utilizing other business professionals and their skills played a
major role in the transition of the company's growth. Also, branching
into other products outside of the honey products generated major
revenue and diversified the company. This was a good way to get the
company to a global scale, which is where I successfully ended on the
third run through! As I gained the knowledge throughout this course, I
was able to apply it to the simulation which was fun and exciting!
