It is a challenging time to be an entrepreneur as it becomes more and more difficult to stand out from the crowd, not only from an individual standpoint, but from that of launching an eye catching product as well.
This means that many budding entrepreneurs are willing to try almost anything to improve the ways in which they go about their business.
While traditional self-improvement tools continue to be used – such as online courses, night school courses, and training platforms like Udemy – there are now other avenues available to entrepreneurs who want to hone their skills. One of these avenues is online games, many of which have become so adept at refining certain business skills that they are now becoming commonplace in the business and entrepreneurial world.
Here we detail just some of the types of online game which are enabling entrepreneurs, from India to the US, to take their business skills to the next level.
With many people working remotely or on a hybrid basis, multiplayer online games are a great way for people to get back in the swing of working as part of an online team
Classic Games – Strategy, Tactics, and Probabilities
Not all online games are about stunning graphics and vast open world settings, with some of the most popular in the online marketplace being those which are based on ancient games of the past.
Such games include chess, roulette, and Scrabble, all of which have found special niches for themselves in the online gaming realm. What these games teach above all else is logical thinking when it comes to devising strategies and tactics – things that can always come in handy in the boardroom. Chess is particularly good for entrepreneurs who want to improve their longer term thinking and strategizing, whereas classic roulette and its many variants are all about a player being aware of their probabilities so that they can make the wisest decisions moving forward. Scrabble is more about being able to find the right words when you need them the most, which is a skill that every entrepreneur will have found they are lacking at certain times on their business journey.
Cooperative Games – Only Team Players Need Apply
There was a time when gaming was all about individual skill and testing your mettle against other players out there in the gaming ether. While that sort of experience still exists, the one that is far more prevalent in the most popular gaming lobbies is that of cooperative and team gameplay.
This is evidenced in great games like Call of Duty and Valorant but extends to all sorts of other games as well, such as those that have transitioned into being bona fide Esports: League of Legends, Dota 2, and EA’s FIFA franchise.
These sorts of games require incredible teamwork in order for a squad to be anywhere near successful, with complete strangers often needing to mesh their talents and skills at the drop of a hat. A useful ability for any entrepreneur to have is knowing how and when to ask for help from strangers who are more knowledgeable than themselves.
Online games of all varieties are helping businessmen and women reach their full potential, with many not even realising the benefits bestowed on them by their pastime
Puzzle Games – Problem Solving
While there is some degree of problem solving required in any online game that is played, there are those games known as “puzzlers” which really stand out as ones that call on every ounce of a gamer’s grey matter.
Many of these games are particularly compatible with mobile devices, which makes them perfect for the entrepreneur who is constantly on the go. What these titles manage to do is challenge players with problems that are constantly requiring workarounds and complex solutions, many of which are set against the backdrop of a time limit.
This is essentially the life of an entrepreneur, who must spin as many plates as possible, while always finding a way to keep clients and staff members happy.