Forget an MBA: Hasbro forces workers to sit through a Monopoly-style board game to see if they're fit for the C-suite—and it's a tactic approved by Reid Hoffman.

The article focuses on Hasbro's innovative approach to leadership development through a unique training program that incorporates a role-playing strategy game called Toy Tycoon. This program, which includes a two-day crash course on business fundamentals led by senior executives, culminates in a simulation where participants act as co-CEOs of companies using existing Hasbro brands. The game is designed to enhance skills such as strategic thinking, decision-making, and teamwork, aligning with Hasbro's identity as a play-centric company. The article also highlights the growing trend among business leaders, including figures like Reid Hoffman and Elon Musk, who advocate for the use of games to develop strategic and collaborative skills relevant to the corporate environment. [Extracted from the article]