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== Use of Team File == __NOEDITSECTION__
== Use of Team File == __NOEDITSECTION__
The Team File is the place where your team works in, all the time. Of course, there also will be 'live' activities as well as some other tasks.  
The Team File is a very important file for you. Most of your work is done in this file. Of course, there also will be 'live' activities, as well as some other tasks.  
You will work on this Google Sheets file, with the secret login in your possession. The file is very similar to a spreadsheet in Excel. The big advantage is, that is all in the cloud. You can work with different people, from different devices at the same time. You could even use the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.sheets&hl=en app]. <br>
This file is a Google Spreadsheet, very similar to an Excel spreadsheet, and is stored in the cloud. You can work with different people, on different devices at the same time. You could use the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.sheets&hl=en Google app]. <br>
You just fill out the requested cells: it's easy. More info on working in Google Sheets in
You just fill out the requested cells; it's easy. <br>
[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkX1gFv66_aCtAKWXMQ3QFpiZIR7olV83 this tutorial]. But, you really will not need them. <br>


'''Just a few remarks:'''
'''Just a few remarks:'''
* You can change all content as many times as you want, until the deadline.
* You can change all content in the Team File as many times as you want, until the deadline.
* Be sure to decide who will do the 'last edit'.  
* Be sure to decide who will do the 'last edit'.  
* Only work in the designated cells. Do not change the layout, add cells, add tabs etc.
* Only work in the designated cells. Do not change the layout, add cells, add tabs, rename the file, etc.
* To correct an error, you can go back many steps with the comment ''control z''.  
* To correct an error, you can go back many steps with ''Control-Z''.  
* Working on Sheets is most handy when you are logged in to a Google account. Then you can also use ''vision history'' in the menu (might things go wrong) and your ‘menu’ offers more options.
* To work smoothly, use the Chrome browser
* There is no ‘save button’ as everything is saved automatically, all of the time.
* A number of cells are blocked; just work in the prewritten cells-locations
* You can copy paste from Word, Excel etc. only the layout will probably not show-up correctly.
* Working on your Team File is the most optimal when you are logged in with a Google account. Then you can also use the ''version history'' in the menu and your ‘menu’ will offer more options.
* Just pictures you have to do via the menu, ''insert image''.
* There is no ‘Save' button: Everything is saved automatically.
* Just upload '''one''' Team picture and '''one''' New hotel logo, as requested. Do not make the pictures too many mbs: it might slow down your Team File.  
* You can copy/paste from Word, but the layout will probably not show-up correctly.
* As in reality, you cannot change things in the past, so do '''not''' change decisions if a year passed by.
* Pictures: Use ''insert image'' from the menu.
* Just upload '''one''' team picture and '''one''' new hotel logo, as requested. Do not make the pictures too large.  
* As in reality, you cannot change things in the past, so do '''not''' change decisions in any Year if a year has passed.
* If a year has passed or is not yet 'available', it will be greyed out.


Your Team File looks somewhat (all Games are a bit different) like this:
<br>Your Team File looks somewhat (all Games are a bit different) like this:
[[Image: example_new_team_file_first_page_2018.jpg|thumb|890px|center]] <center>''First page Team File''</center>  
[[Image: example_new_team_file_first_page_2023 year0 .jpg|thumb|890px|center]] <center>''First tab Year 0 Team File''</center>  
In each game the assignments will tell you what you exactly are required to do, in which round-year and when exactly.
In each game, the assignments will tell you exactly what you are required to do, in which year and when. To get an impression of a completed Team File, you can check: <br>
 
<center>[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WbkRvaXj7mJqxD_T4GlpFzavczEeXouUy-xI_1_KKJw Example of a Team File after 4 Years of playing]</center>
To get an idea on what a completed Team File might look like, you can check: <br>
By no means this is the perfect Team File; it is just an example.  
<center>[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FZZ1Kci3owfJXJfEOKP-CeLIArXD64ziBRoj9PA6kdQ/edit?usp=sharing Demo Team File of a finished Game]</center>
<br>
This gives you an impression what a complete Team File, after the preparations and four years, with results and comments could look like. By no means is this the perfect team: it is just any team.  


== The Team File structure ==__NOEDITSECTION__
== The Team File structure ==__NOEDITSECTION__
The [[Team File|Team File]], which you have a private login link to, is the most important file to your hotel. In this file you will find four tabs:  
The [[Team File|Team File]], for which you have a private login, is the most important file during game play. In here you will find 4 tabs (bottom of screen):  
* tab [[preparation]] where you start, introduce your hotel, strategy etc.  
* [[Year 0]] tab is where you start making strategic choices, introduce your hotel, your strategy.
* tab [[decisions]] where you, after the preparation make your decisions and give [[explanations]] each year.
* [[Year 1-2-3-4]] tab is where you make your decisions about Years 1-2-3-4 and give [[Explanations]] each year, after the Strategic choices in Year 0. Some competitions / games might have games have less, or more 'years'.
* tab [[dashboard]] where you can find an overview of the most important financial results
* [[Dashboard]] tab is where you can find an overview of the most important financial results.
* tab [[results]] where you find an operating review and other details on results and costs after each year.
* [[Results]] tab is where you will find an operating review and other details about results and costs after each year.


== Editing == __NOEDITSECTION__
== Editing == __NOEDITSECTION__
As a management team, you do all your decisions and explanations in the Team File, assigned to you. Sometimes, when it is busy online, it takes some time to load. You can all work in the file at the same time. The program has a lot of functionalities. If you have problems with copy paste, read  
As a Management Team, you fill out all your decisions and explanations in your Team File. If you have problems with copy/paste, please read  
[https://support.google.com/docs/answer/161768?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en Google Docs Help]. There are a lot of tutorials on YouTube on working in Google Spread. The file is only visible to those knowing the secret code and your coach. <br>
[https://support.google.com/docs/answer/161768?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en Google Docs Help]. There are a lot of tutorials on YouTube about working in Google Spreadsheets. <br>
 
== Deadlines and results ==
Each Year has its own deadline: You are not allowed to work on assignments or change decisions, after the deadline.<br>
There are specific moments in each competition, when all your results will be made visible to you in your Team File, which will mean:
* On the [[Dashboard]] tab some short [[Coach comment|comments by your coach]] and nine graphs on your results
* On the [[Results]] tab
** your operating review (revenues and costs)
** your hotel's key metrics
** market information by [[Top Research]], when bought.


== Deadlines and release ==
All the results in your operating review and your dashboard are compiled ''automatically''; you don't have to do that yourself! Once a year is closed you get to see the data when the coaches make them visible. Mouseover cells with small black triangles, to show 'the logic'. As a team you focus on the decisions and of course you try to look ahead to what you expect in terms of results and justify all your cost and price decisions.
Each year or round has it's own deadline: you are not allowed to work on these assignments or change the decisions after this (each) deadline.<br>
Your coach will then run the algorithms and assess your work. Together this will lead to your results: which all starts with your hotel's occupancy rate. <br>
There is also a specific moment which is called 'the release', this is the time when all your results will be visible to you in your Team file, so:
* your hotel's operating review
* your hotel's dashboard with:
* the comments of your coach


<br>
<br>
''→ Go! Following the Introduction to the Hotel? Step 07/10 is the page [[Competition on net profit|Competition on net profit, click here]]''<br>
''→ Go! Following the Introduction to the Hotel? Step 07/10 is the page [[Business competition|Business competition, click here]]''
<hr>
<hr>
''→ GO! [[#top|Top of this page]]''
''→ GO! [[#top|Top of this page]]''
<center><small>''Emerald Forest Hotel'' offering an <font color="green">'''emerald''' </font color="green">hotel experience!
<center><small>''Emerald Forest Hotel'' offer an <font color="green">'''emerald''' </font color="green">hotel experience!
| Run your own hotel in this management simulation.</small></center>
| Run your own hotel in this management simulation.</small></center>

Latest revision as of 19:49, 9 September 2023

→ Go! Category:Game play
 


GAME PLAY

Use of Team File

The Team File is a very important file for you. Most of your work is done in this file. Of course, there also will be 'live' activities, as well as some other tasks. This file is a Google Spreadsheet, very similar to an Excel spreadsheet, and is stored in the cloud. You can work with different people, on different devices at the same time. You could use the Google app.
You just fill out the requested cells; it's easy.

Just a few remarks:

  • You can change all content in the Team File as many times as you want, until the deadline.
  • Be sure to decide who will do the 'last edit'.
  • Only work in the designated cells. Do not change the layout, add cells, add tabs, rename the file, etc.
  • To correct an error, you can go back many steps with Control-Z.
  • To work smoothly, use the Chrome browser
  • A number of cells are blocked; just work in the prewritten cells-locations
  • Working on your Team File is the most optimal when you are logged in with a Google account. Then you can also use the version history in the menu and your ‘menu’ will offer more options.
  • There is no ‘Save' button: Everything is saved automatically.
  • You can copy/paste from Word, but the layout will probably not show-up correctly.
  • Pictures: Use insert image from the menu.
  • Just upload one team picture and one new hotel logo, as requested. Do not make the pictures too large.
  • As in reality, you cannot change things in the past, so do not change decisions in any Year if a year has passed.
  • If a year has passed or is not yet 'available', it will be greyed out.


Your Team File looks somewhat (all Games are a bit different) like this:

Example new team file first page 2023 year0 .jpg
First tab Year 0 Team File

In each game, the assignments will tell you exactly what you are required to do, in which year and when. To get an impression of a completed Team File, you can check:

Example of a Team File after 4 Years of playing

By no means this is the perfect Team File; it is just an example.

The Team File structure

The Team File, for which you have a private login, is the most important file during game play. In here you will find 4 tabs (bottom of screen):

  • Year 0 tab is where you start making strategic choices, introduce your hotel, your strategy.
  • Year 1-2-3-4 tab is where you make your decisions about Years 1-2-3-4 and give Explanations each year, after the Strategic choices in Year 0. Some competitions / games might have games have less, or more 'years'.
  • Dashboard tab is where you can find an overview of the most important financial results.
  • Results tab is where you will find an operating review and other details about results and costs after each year.

Editing

As a Management Team, you fill out all your decisions and explanations in your Team File. If you have problems with copy/paste, please read Google Docs Help. There are a lot of tutorials on YouTube about working in Google Spreadsheets.

Deadlines and results

Each Year has its own deadline: You are not allowed to work on assignments or change decisions, after the deadline.
There are specific moments in each competition, when all your results will be made visible to you in your Team File, which will mean:

All the results in your operating review and your dashboard are compiled automatically; you don't have to do that yourself! Once a year is closed you get to see the data when the coaches make them visible. Mouseover cells with small black triangles, to show 'the logic'. As a team you focus on the decisions and of course you try to look ahead to what you expect in terms of results and justify all your cost and price decisions.


→ Go! Following the Introduction to the Hotel? Step 07/10 is the page Business competition, click here


→ GO! Top of this page

Emerald Forest Hotel offer an emerald hotel experience! | Run your own hotel in this management simulation.