How gamification helps to promote innovation in companies
When we speak of “gamification“, we mean the use of mechanics and gameplay elements in environments away from typical playful atmospheres, and with a learning objective. Gamification in a company allows the acquirement of habits and the achievement of goals, in other words, it is a revolutionary system for talent development. Gamification enables innovation in […]
Myths about gamification
Gamification doesn’t work Of course there are gamification programs that don’t work, but that doesn’t mean the concept is intrinsically flawed. When programs are implemented properly, companies find that the effectiveness gamification is no myth. Gamification is dead Saying that gamification is dead is an exaggeration. This dramatic statement is nothing more than an alarmist […]
Gamification in negotiation skills training
Gamification in training and development has become an important element in corporate training, especially in sales teams. Negotiation skills training or development is very difficult. The theory of negotiation can be understood with a book, but in order to develop the skills is important to practice in as real an environment as possible. Developing negotiation […]
Gamification in corporate training
Gamification training has become a favored buzz word. That is why companies are including gamified elements as a part of their corporate training plans. Gamification has become an important element in corporate training as a way deployed by instructors to increase participant motivation during the learning process. In online training formats, the use of gamification […]
What is gamification?
Gamification is the use of game mechanics and game design techniques in non-game contexts. Mechanics are the various actions, behaviors and control mechanisms given to the player within a game context. The mechanics support overall gameplay dynamics. Examples of game mechanics are: Improve your score Discover something Receive a prize Finally, the main purpose of […]
The Increasing importance of soft skills development
Soft skills are personal attributes that determine how effectively and harmoniously we interact with others. Examples of soft skills include communicating, problem solving, leadership and team building, selling, inspiring and motivating, negotiating and time management. Soft skills, also known as people skills, play a highly important role in the workplace and in professional and personal […]
Gamelearn, learning transformed into adventure
This post is an excerpt from the article “Gamelearn, learning transformed into adventure”, published in Serious Games by Vadejuegos on 24 September 2013. Author: Ibrahim Jabary, Gamelearn CEO. The boom in gamification has taken off, making us realise that anything, or almost anything, can be transformed into a video game, and that includes the corporate sector. Everyday […]
