Serious games and gamification Blog
4 lessons we’ve all learned from telecommuting
During the coronavirus pandemic, both established businesses and new startups have struggled to keep their doors open. This is partly because the number of in-store shoppers has been greatly reduced and partly because keeping employees safe amidst the highly contagious…
Sharpening creativity with the SCAMPER technique
Creative thinking and problem-solving are abilities we use every day in one way or another, and they’re essential for innovation. Having said that, not all people are used to regularly flexing their creative muscles. We’re all born with the ability…
How gamification builds new leaders
Simply put, gamification is the introduction of different game playing elements — such as point scoring, competing with others, and rules of play — into a traditionally non-game environment in order to encourage user engagement. According to Business News Daily,…
Encouraging creative thinking in your company
In recent years, we’ve seen a direct correlation between innovation and success in companies from all industries. For this reason, more and more companies are encouraging their employees to be more creative in their approaches to aspects of their job….
5 online courses to help you get more out of corporate training
As technology continues to play a larger role in our lives, it’s only natural that company training methods need to adapt to new standards and expectations as well. A good example of this is the clear shift towards game-based learning…
Gamelearn’s serious game Merchants wins gold at the International Serious Play Awards 2020
Merchants, our serious game on negotiation and conflict resolution, recently took home the gold medal at the International Serious Play Awards 2020 in the category for corporate training video games. Each year, the International Serious Play Awards recognize excellence in…
Embracing lifelong learning: 5 ways online education can benefit you and your career
Not a few decades ago, the corporate world was a much different place. People would join a company after college, and use their degree and their knowledge to hold down a decent job until they’re ready for something better, or…
Talking teleworking with Gamelearn COO Aurora Martínez
If we’ve learned anything from the current health crisis, it’s that adapting quickly to change and embracing digital transformation are the keys to success in the face of uncertainty. These two pieces of knowledge have served many of us well…
10 inspirational quotes on teamwork and leadership to get you thinking
Leadership and team management are not easy tasks –if you want to thrive in this area, it takes effort, constant learning, and a commitment to personal development. Even so, there’s a side to it that demands a bit of touch…
Gamelearn dazzles with a gamified, interactive webinar at the virtual HR conference ‘Inspire 2020’
Although many recent Human Resources conferences have had to be postponed or moved online, Gamelearn has made the most of its opportunities to show off its products. In this instance, they gave an interactive and gamified presentation at Inspire 2020,…
5 cases that show the power of game-based learning
Game-based learning has gained momentum and seen more use in the last few years because of its efficiency and productivity compared to more traditional alternatives (face-to-face learning and e-learning.) The data is undeniable and more and more HR departments are…
7 steps to protecting online privacy
Digital annoyance (the annoyance factor) is something we don’t put up with, especially when we’re just trying to surf the web in peace. With most businesses jumping into the online world, the competition continues to get tight, leading to some…
What makes Gamelearn a leader in game-based learning?
Gamelearn is the first and most successful company to focus on online game-based learning as a corporate training solution. Its founders Ibrahim Jabary, Mai Apraiz, and Eduardo Monfort have been dedicated to transforming the training world since 2007, and the…
Working ethics into corporate compliance training
The idea of compliance training has become a cornerstone in the corporate sector and all signs point to it being here to stay. In order to survive and thrive, companies must make sure they are complying with the regulations that…
Editor lets you create your own customized training video games… all without writing a single line of code
We are currently living through somewhat of a renaissance for online training. With the help of new technology, companies can effectively impart key knowledge and skills to professionals in any sector without the need to have them physically present. At…
Gamelearn features game-based learning platform in interactive online webinars
With thousands of companies currently navigating the challenges of telecommuting, Gamelearn has organized a series of interactive webinars for all training and HR professionals looking to rethink the corporate training experience they provide. Gamifying and automating the whole process is…
Corporate training is the key to a healthy business
Corporate training is about providing employees with the knowledge and tools they need to be successful at their job. It’s a company investing in its employees, and it’s also a proven and surefire way to increase company performance and results…
A quick guide to rethinking corporate training with gamification
Over the past decade, gamification has gained popularity as a business solution capable of motivating employees and improving outcomes. In 2020, it’s woven its way into the fabric of many disruptive companies, and studies confirm that 95% of employees enjoy…
The Benefits of Organizational Agility and how to implement it
In a now-famous 2011 Wall Street Journal article titled “Why Software is Eating the World,” Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Netscape Communications and co-author of Mosaic, predicted that market supremacy would eventually belong to tech and innovation companies. Now, in 2020,…
A quick guide to the “new normal” at work
With the Coronavirus lockdown slowly being lifted, people are starting to go back to work, but with certain restrictions. Social distancing, masks, and hand sanitizer are just some of the safety precautions we have to adapt to in what’s being…