The question game ‘A Heart Effort’ was developed to allow participants to communicate with each other about a host of different subjects that relate to their jobs and the organisation in which they operate*. The subtle set-up of the game stimulates participants to discuss subjects from different angles, to look for differences, to avoid socially desirable answers, and to give concrete examples from their daily practice.

The question set for Cloud is designed as quick scan of Cloud potential and capabilities for the organization. One aspect of this is Cloud readiness. The outcome of a game execution is a strategy set. This set formulates strategic ambitions, but also implementation strategy, Cloud Scenarios (Private Cloud – Cloud Sourcing – Multi-Cloud) and a strategy for orchestration and management.

Certification: None

Duration: 1-3 Hours

Domain: Emerging Technologies

Delivery Method: Blended, Classroom, Virtual Classroom

Accreditor: Simagine

Available Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch

Purchase Options:

Managers and staff from both the Business (CEO, CFO, CMO) and IT-departments; Enterprise Architects

Mercator for Cloud is part of Simagines Cloud Governance portfolio. Business games and simulations can support you exploring the deployment of Cloud business solutions. Main angle is the organizational perspective. A Heart Effort for Cloud can be used for strategic studies, assessment for Cloud Readiness. Its outcome is an implementation strategy. Mercator for Cloud is about aligning different departments or divisions to a Cloud strategy. It uses a given strategy set as input and its output is a policy set. Demand-it for Cloud allows management and employees to experience the effects of a demand-driven business using Cloud business solutions. Success, failure, options for deployment of cloud and their specific impact are explicitly addressed.

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