Serious games and gamification Blog
10 classical leadership competencies
True leadership is not that easy to find. People are not born with the qualities that will make them leaders; those are not qualities which stay dormant within every one of us. Not so the potential to develop them. To…
Gamelearn launches new ‘look’
At Gamelearn, we are launching a new website with an improved design. With this makeover, we intend to better explain the methodologies that put us at the forefront of training, so as to reach the thousands of users and professionals…
Corporate Training: 5 Reasons for Using Game-Based Learning
Learning methods play a key role in the level of interest of students in corporate training. Both children in schools and adults in their companies, feel frustrated whenever they fail to maintain the necessary motivation to complete a specific training….
When a conversation is more important than a meeting
Day-to-day life in any office is full of unexpected events and urgent issues that arise with no previous warning and demand our immediate action. Many of us react by scheduling an emergency meeting to address the issue. Today we tell…
Put technology on hold for effective communication in the workplace
It is very likely that, more than once, you’ve found yourself talking to someone who did nothing but look at their mobile phone or paid more attention to their tablet than to you. You may have also attended meetings during…
Video game designing: Storytelling
The astonishing evolution of new learning methods has led to an unstoppable growth of game-based learning, that is, learning through playing. Gamification, with the design of serious games design at the forefront, is the most demanded tool by companies for…
Top 10 inspirational leadership quotes
We share with you some of the most inspirational leadership quotes, said by great leaders a few months before the launch of Pacific, the new Serious Game of leadership and team management developed by Gamelearn, we wanted to share with you some…
What is a Serious Game?
Serious games are precisely that; games that are “serious” or videogames whose purpose is to train more than to entertain. They have gained, and keep doing so, undeniable popularity since companies and institutions decided to implement them as part of…
10 situations when a meeting is not necessary
By taking a look at our schedule, we can see the number of meetings we have planned; probably too many. Nearly all of these meetings are not only unproductive, but also boring and a waste of time. Not to mention…
20 leadership tips to improve your skills
Leadership is a long-distance run. Keeping our team motivated is essential to reach our goals. Finding a way to motivate yourself and convey that mood to your team is key to move forward. Take a note of these tips to…
Gamelearn will visit Paris in June
Gamelearn will travel to Paris to attend the 11th Learning, Talent & Development Conference (LTD Conference) which will be held on June 11. This is an exciting event for training and business development professionals, who will find in the French…
What is the ‘Eisenhower Matrix’
You have surely heard about task management according to such tasks being “urgent” or “important”. And you have surely heard about Dwight Eisenhower too, the 34th president of the United States of America. Today, we want to tell you about…
5 qualities that define good leaders
Not all managers are leaders and not all leaders are managers. Having a position of responsibility does not necessarily involve exercising leadership; it simply means to enjoy a position of power. Power is a part of leadership, but is not…
Game-based learning for teaching science in Arizona State University
Arizona State University (ASU) has launched an initiative for the use of games and simulations in the teaching of Environmental Sciences. With the aim of promoting the participation of students, the center has chosen game-based learning courses. The decision of…
Changing your body language to improve your influencing skills
Body language speaks on our behalf, and that’s why it is one of the most important aspects in relating to other people. At work, the mastering of body language is also essential so as to communicate properly and show your…
Attendance success at Madrid and Barcelona events
Gamelearn keeps achieving participation success at every event they attend. This week, it was the turn for Madrid and Barcelona HR summits, Next Generation Learning and the 5th Annual European HR Directors Business Summit respectively. The leading company on serious games for corporate…
Merchants and the California State Board of Equalization, included in the ‘100 top learning organizations’ for the second consecutive time
Learning! 100 Award Winners Merchants® course-video game on negotiation and the California State Board of Equalization have been recognized for the second consecutive year with their inclusion in the Learning! 100 top learning organizations by Elearning! Media Group, which has…
Gamelearn presents at top learning events in Madrid and Barcelona
Gamelearn presents at top learning events this week: the Next Generation Learning in Madrid and the V European Meeting of HR managers in Barcelona. The leading company and pioneer in corporate training will be part of the prestigious attendees. Gamelearn, sponsor and…
Gamelearn exceeds expectations with its participation in the ATD 2015
Gamelearn exceeds expectations in the ATD 2015. More and more people are getting interested in game-based learning, which is no longer a novelty but a trend The ATD 2015, the world’s largest training and development event, which this year was held…
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,…