Serious games and gamification Blog
Gamelearn one of 100 finalists for South Summit 2020
Gamelearn has been chosen as one of 100 finalists at South Summit 2020, which will be held online, free of charge, from October 6 to 8. This comes on the heels of winning the competition for EdTech startups at the…
Game authoring tools and how they can help your company deliver high-quality training
If you’re involved in the world of online learning in any capacity, you may have heard about authoring tools. But what exactly are they, and how do they work? An authoring tool is a program that lets users create their…
Implementing quality induction training at your company
It’s no secret that the first few days of work for a new employee are crucial — both for that employee and for the company. To onboard new hires successfully, the organization should do everything in its power to smooth…
How to develop a remote cybersecurity checklist
Cybersecurity is an increasingly important aspect for businesses in this era of digital transformation, and many organizations aren’t as prepared as they need to be. A lot of companies have no strong cybersecurity measures in place in general, let alone…
Gamelearn’s serious game Mars wins best training program in its category at the 2020 Stevie® Awards
Gamelearn’s customizable video game, released in 2019, has won a prestigious Gold Stevie® award in one of the subcategories under Best Training Programs or Media. These awards recognize exceptional employers as well as those standout teams, HR professionals, products, and…
Gamelearn CEO Ibrahim Jabary sits down with ‘Professor Game’ to talk game-based learning and the history of his company
Rob Álvarez Bucholska is a professor at IE Business School in Madrid and a strong proponent of integrating gamification into academic and corporate environments. His passion for the topic led him to create and produce a podcast, “Professor Game,” which…
How to Manage Change and Build Employee Commitment
Change is inevitable in any fast-paced business environment, no matter the industry or size of the company. It can also take place in many forms: mergers and acquisitions, global or regional expansion, downsizing or outsourcing of the workforce, branch closures,…
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,…
5 digital transformation trends for companies to keep an eye on in 2020
As we move into the future, we’re forced to reconcile the increasingly complex challenges and trends that shape our lives in and out of the office. More specifically, to stay afloat, companies must be able to react to and integrate…
5 keys to delivering quality customer service online
We’ve all been customers at one point or another. We know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of both good and bad service. However, right now, and especially with the current health crisis and the “new normal,”…
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…