Business Studies: OCR Business Transformation Simulator Suite

The Business Transformation Simulator Suite is an interactive, scenario-based learning package that places students in the driver’s seat of organisational change.
Using two complementary strategic models—Kotter’s 8-Step Change Leadership Framework and the McKinsey 7-S Model—students experience the pressures, trade-offs, and decision-making challenges of real-world business transformation.

It’s not just theory—it’s hands-on simulation that brings frameworks to life, deepening understanding while sharpening analysis and evaluation skills.

What’s Inside

Kotter’s 8-Step Change Leadership Simulator

Play through eight sequential change phases in an authentic business case.

Make high-, medium-, and low-risk decisions at each step.

Track momentum, morale, and leadership credibility in real time.

See the immediate and cumulative impact of your choices.

End with a detailed decision journey review and performance metrics.

McKinsey 7-S Strategy Lab

Choose from multiple high-stakes business scenarios (growth crisis, digital transformation, post-merger integration).

Diagnose organisational issues by unlocking evidence and assessing each “S” (Strategy, Structure, Systems, Skills, Staff, Style, Shared Values).

Allocate limited budgets and time to targeted interventions.

React to random events and stakeholder feedback.

Finish with a balanced scorecard (Effectiveness, Cohesion, Sustainability) and an exam-style AO4 question based on your run.

Key Features

Dynamic, branching gameplay – every decision changes the next stage.

Multiple realistic case studies – relevant to A-Level Business and Economics specifications.

Live metrics tracking – momentum, alignment, morale, budget, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Risk-reward mechanics – forces trade-offs and prioritisation.

Random challenge events – simulate market and organisational shocks.

Stakeholder feedback pop-ups – immediate insight into the human impact of decisions.

Exam skill integration – auto-generates past-paper-style evaluation questions based on student actions.

Downloadable results – perfect for teacher feedback, peer review, and self-reflection.

Suggested Use in Class

Individual gameplay for homework or flipped learning.

Group decision-making in class for discussion and debate.

Competitive workshops with a scoreboard to boost engagement.

Revision tool before exams to consolidate model understanding.