Virtual Business Builders Workshop

SAP SE & HEC Montréal

Data Storytelling with SAP Analytics Cloud (Combined Morning + Afternoon session)

Dear educators in the MEE, CEE and EMEA region,it is our great pleasure to invite you to this virtual Business Builders (BB) workshop with a combined session in the morning and afternoon offered by HEC Montreal and SAP University Alliances.We are looking forward to your participation. This workshop is for user of the offering as well as interested educators of all disciplines. What is the academic focus of this workshop?<ul><li>Data visualization to extract business insights.</li><li>The use of serious games and SAP Analytics Cloud to solve business challenges.</li><li>Cultivating analytical thinking and decision-making skills.</li><li>Finding the right balance between human and artificial intelligence.</li></ul> What are the pedagogical objectives?In an academic world dominated by generative AI, educators must find creative ways to cultivate students' analytical and critical thinking skills, without relying on machines to think for them in problem-solving. Serious games and business simulations can be useful for facilitating the development of students' analytical and strategic skills. Through business scenarios, simulations offer experiential learning tools. What can you expect from the workshop?Morning:<ul><li>Introduction</li><li>The AI revolution in education</li><li>Analytical, critical, and strategic thinking</li><li>The power of business simulations</li><li>Introduction to Business Builders (BB):</li></ul>1. Educator account and platform access.2. Self-training course.3. Pedagogical material.4. Business scenarios.5. Group creation and game management.<ul><li>BB Game with pre-designed visualizations: “Business Fundamentals” (gameplay)</li></ul> Afternoon:<ul><li>BB Game with pre-designed and to build visualizations: “Sports Management” (gameplay)</li><li>BB Game creating your own visualizations: “International Expansion” (showcase)</li><li>BB Game creating your own visualizations: “Supply Chain Resilience” (showcase)</li><li>BB Game creating your own visualizations: “Sustainability Portfolio” (showcase)</li><li>The "Maple" practice scenario (showcase, gameplay if time allows)</li><li>FAQ, Q&amp;A</li></ul> What are the details?Format: 6 hours (morning and afternoon sessions, 3 hours for each session)Date: October 10, 2025Morning: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CET)Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00 PM (CET)Modality: Virtual, via ZoomPrerequisites: Basic knowledge of data visualization.Language: EnglishInstructor: Sergio De La Cruz, <a href="mailto:sergio.de-la-cruz@hec.ca" title="mailto:sergio.de-la-cruz@hec.ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">sergio.de-la-cruz@hec.ca</a>Organization: HEC Montréal - ERPsim LabWebsite: <a href="https://erpsim.hec.ca" title="https://erpsim.hec.ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://erpsim.hec.ca</a> / <a href="https://businessbuilders.hec.ca" title="https://businessbuilders.hec.ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://businessbuilders.hec.ca</a> Who is your instructor?Driven by a passion for educational technology, Sergio guides educators worldwide on how to use SAP-based simulations developed by HEC Montréal's ERPsim Lab. With over 30 years of professional experience, Sergio blends a strong academic background—an MBA from HEC Montréal, a Master of Science from ENPC in France, and an engineering degree from Tec Monterrey—with a deep understanding of business and technology. This unique combination allows him to provide effective strategic advice on curriculum integration, helping educators maximize the potential of gamification and transform the learning experience in their courses. Participation Requirements:<ul><li>Bring-Your-Own-Laptop</li><li>Chrome or Edge browser</li><li>Academic registration is open to all educators.</li><li>Business Builders (BB) is available for free to all professors and their students worldwide.</li></ul> Statement of participation:Upon completion of the training, all participants will receive a digital and PDF statement of completion, recognizing participation and successful engagement with the course content.

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