Kean University Students Showcase CEO Potential

by Danielle Ford

Kean University students Lisa Shedden and Stanley Kadelski recently showcased their business acumen in the 2014 Fall Foundation® Capsim Business Simulation Challenge – an international competition that attracted more than 359 teams from business schools in 38 countries. Shedden and Kadelski were one of six teams to make the finals and compete in the 48-hour high-pressure playoffs.

“I really enjoyed the uncertainty that we faced while making our decisions,” said Kadelski. “Since the industry is constantly changing, you are always faced with different questions to answer. That uncertainty makes every consecutive round exciting and even more challenging.”

More than 1750 students entered the competition, which is held twice each year and open to anyone who has completed Capstone or Foundation Business Simulation. Capsim Challenge Coordinator Anthony Illuzzi said it was exciting to see entrants from six continents in the competition. “We had teams from Egypt and Kenya on the African continent, from Romania, France, Belgium and Austria in Europe; teams from Australia; Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and India in Asia; from the United States, Canada & Mexico; plus Chile & Brazil from South America – and that’s just a sample!” said Illuzzi. “The competition finalists may still be at university, but they have already learned what it takes to be able to balance a company’s operational, financial and sales goals under pressure.”

The Capsim Business Simulation Challenge provides students with an intense, time constrained management experience. Shedden and Kadelski distinguished themselves in the contest, pitting their business skills against formidable competitors from around the world.

About Capsim Management Simulations, Inc.

Founded in 1985, Capsim Management Simulations is a global leader in developing and delivering business simulations that prepare practicing and aspiring business people to run profitable businesses. Our programs create rich learning experiences that give participants, whether in an academic or corporate setting, the opportunity to practice the skills and build the business acumen that are behind today’s successful companies. More than a million participants at 600 schools and corporations have built their business acumen through Capsim learning experiences. Visit www.capsim.com for more information and a complete list of past winners.