How to control your emotions in a price negotiation towards the goal
In order to reach an agreement during a negotiation and make it a satisfactory one for both parties, it is important to control your emotions. If you have emotional control, it will be easier to lead the negotiation towards the goal. Emotional intelligence is a key skill to have when leading a negotiation. What traits […]
What Is Productivity?
What is productivity? Here at Gamelearn we talk a lot about it and also about time management, but do you really know what it means? According to the dictionary, the definition of productivity is the “feature of that which is productive”, that is, “which is useful or profitable”. If you want to find out whether […]
8 Leadership Lessons from Super Mario Bros
This September, it has been 30 years since Super Mario Bros, one of the most sold video games ever, was released. To celebrate this anniversary, we have gathered these 8 leadership lessons from the most famous plumber in the world: 1. Face the unknown In his adventures, Mario Bros goes through unexplored ground and gets […]
The Theory Of Game-Based Learning
Game-based learning (GBL) is an educational method that uses actual games to deliver learning outcomes, drawing on theories of sociocultural learning for community and context, constructivism for active knowledge development, and flow theory for deep engagement. It differs from gamification by employing entire games rather than just game-like features, fostering collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving […]
What is Micromanagement and How To Deal With It?
If we take a look around, it is very likely for us to come across a “micromanager“. Knowing how to deal with micromanagement is essential for the good of our organization and our leadership. But first things first: What are micromanagers? That is the name we give to people who focus all their attention on […]
8 Toxic People You Should Keep Away From Your Teams
If they set their mind to it, it only takes one person to spoil the work of a whole team. And your work too. The human factor is becoming more and more relevant within companies, and knowing how to recognize certain behaviors in time can save productivity, performance and resolution of your teams before it’s […]
A Billion Dollar Meeting
Today we are going to do a quick exercise. Open up your appointment book and start adding up all the meetings you have scheduled for today, for this week and for this month. They are a lot, right? Now you are wondering if all of them have a meaningful purpose and you will start thinking […]
The 7 Great Challenges for the Leaders of Tomorrow
The great challenges of tomorrow include acquiring and developing a certain range of skills and abilities. It is fairly obvious that we are living in a constantly changing world, increasingly dynamic and challenging. This complexity also affects the business environment, which never stops evolving. Organizations in the XXI century have a need of leaders capable […]
Work on your business leadership before getting dressed every day
Working on your business leadership before starting your day can help you improve your talent. Being a leader is a mental state. You can develop that personal skill way before getting dressed every day. Find out how: Set your “big goal” Find out what your main objective is, your big goal. Think big, to be a good […]
Effective Corporate Training: The Positive Effects of Video Games (Infographic)
As ASTD explains in Playing to Win: Gamification and Serious Games in Organizational Learning, 25% of organizations currently use gamification in learning, and 20% of them use serious games. This study looks at 551 business and learning professionals representing organizations of varying sizes and geographic locations. Training through video games can overcome some of the […]