Nicolas Babin disruptive week – July 29th 2019

I am regularly asked to summarize my many posts. I thought it would be a good idea to publish on this blog, every Monday, some of the most relevant articles that I have already shared with you on my social networks.

Today I will share some of the most relevant articles about Gamification and in what form you can find it in today’s life. I will also comment on the articles.

On Devops.com:
https://devops.com/game-on-gamification-for-the-win/

Great article on how to create a company devops environnement using gamification to engage, teach, motivate and empower your workforce

On Forbes.com:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kalevleetaru/2019/07/27/could-gamification-be-the-answer-to-online-toxicity/#3078e9d388eb

Have a read and decide if gamification can help get rid of the web bad side. Fake news, toxicity and dark elements have been fought with algorithms and AI, but could the use of game mechanics be the answer? I would think so…

On VentureBeat.com:
https://venturebeat.com/2019/07/19/gamification-has-the-power-to-fight-diseases-and-exploit-workers/

I like sharing articles pro and cons about gamification and the use of game mechanics. This one shows a side that I do not agree with but I respect the author’s view and I am sharing it so you can all decide for yourself.

On sdcexec.com:
https://www.sdcexec.com/software-technology/blog/21079908/got-game-how-gamification-and-simulation-training-can-upskill-the-supply-chain-workforce

Gamification can help engage and motivate employees. It can also help optimize training employees and make them perform better in a fun environment. In a fast changing environment, gamification is key to ensure your staff is well trained and capable of more whilst protecting their well being.

On CIO review:
https://www.cioreview.com/news/making-work-fun-with-gamification-nid-30006-cid-174.html

In this article, I invite you to read how companies can implement gamification campaigns to enhance learning, personalize experience and make operations easy and fun

On Mytechdecisions:
https://mytechdecisions.com/facility/digital-signage-gamification/

Again another great example on how to use gamification to engage customers, prospects and employees.

On CIOreview:
https://www.cioreview.com/news/lesserknown-benefits-of-gamification-nid-29933-cid-174.html

Gamification can be used for activities that you probably did not expect: influencing a company culture, communication, performance appraisal. Game mechanics are used by all mostly for engagement and motivation. This article is great as it shows other possibilities.