Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 29, 2014

For example, if we look back at the metaphor my mom used to describe the difference between cooking and baking, the base is art and science. For example, an ERP system like SAP can be a difficult concept for end users to understand. Using analogies and metaphors is a great way to do that.

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SAP Pipes Corporate Learning Comparison 165

Dashe & Thomson

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Employees receive points or badges for completing jobs or meeting time limits for assignments, for example. Click for Slideshow: Examples of games in workplace management. Companies also may use leaderboards, which let players view one another’s scores, to encourage friendly competition and motivate performance, experts say.

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Games SAP Gamification IBM 167

Dashe & Thomson

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Employees receive points or badges for completing jobs or meeting time limits for assignments, for example. Click for Slideshow: Examples of games in workplace management. Companies also may use leaderboards, which let players view one another’s scores, to encourage friendly competition and motivate performance, experts say. .

Games 150

Games SAP IBM Gamification 150

Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

For example, did you know that there are now devices that can be implanted to assist and even take over the pumping action of a failing heart? The session was part of a series I am attending on research and advances in regenerative medicine. Fascinating stuff. Most recently, Ive been working on training programs for the propane industry.

Social Networks 181

Social Networks Social Learning Social Blended Learning 181

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 21, 2011

Those are extreme examples, but the very same thing can happen when you are told you have to attend training you don’t want or need. You may not show it outwardly, but you feel angry, put upon, depressed…and you are pretty much worthless to do any quality work for the rest of the day.

Innovation 165

Innovation Social Learning Blended Learning Social Networks 165

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 8, 2011

Here’s an example: A company is rolling out a new expense reporting and approval system and needs to train over 1000 users. When we are assigned a required task, like completing a boring eLearning module, often the only motivation is to finish so we can get on with our real work.

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Blended Learning Social Learning Social Social Networks 145

Dashe & Thomson

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Let me give you a couple of examples: In classroom ERP software training sessions I’ve designed and used various individual and team based games to review material, cement concepts and break the monotony of lecture and exercises. The difference now is that things have gone virtual.

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Gamification Roles Big Question Games 190