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Transforming Your Workforce with Games

Tuesday, 28 August 2012 12:00pm
Duration of Training (in hours): 
1
free training

Overview

Discover the Why and How of Putting Gamification to Work

Playing games is one of the most popular activities in our culture, generating tens of billions of dollars in revenue and absorbing literally billions of hours per week. Yet we still conceptualize games as frivolous and distinct from the meaningful activities of the real world. The truth is that human beings are built to play—our brains are wired for the kind of experience that games provide—and play is just another word for learning, under optimal conditions.

When we play games we’re more engaged, motivated, and likely to succeed. Aaron Dignan has explored the emerging field of games while researching his book on the subject, and has returned with some lessons for anyone who wants to turn their office, classroom, or home into something more like a game.

What You Will Learn

The webcast will explore:

  • What is a game and why it matters
  • What are the most powerful game ingredients and how can we use them
  • What forces hold us back
  • How to design a game in the workplace

While attending this program is FREE, reservations are required.

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