When it comes to playing the board game Monopoly, I have experienced two types of players: those who feel the game takes too long and those who want to be the banker. Yet, Charles Darrow’s invention is often the first primer we get on how to evaluate and take risk, how to make business decisions, and when to buy a railroad and not get taken for a ride.
Phillip Orbanes is the chief judge for the U.S. and World Monopoly championships. His latest book is “Monopoly, Money, and You.” He offers us five insights from the game that we can apply in our careers and workplaces: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324590904578288400723946868.html