[game_edu] Gamification in the Microsoft Workplace

[Trien, Susan]

Hi All,

The latest issue of the American Journal of Play (a multidisciplinary journal published by The Strong in Rochester, New York) has just been published. One of the articles features an interview with Microsoft's Ross Smith. In view of your interest in ICHEG-related news coming from The Strong I thought you'd enjoy reading a summary of this article.

Play in the Microsoft Workplace Featured in American Journal of Play
All work and no play in the office makes for a dull corporate America, according to an interview with Microsoft's Ross Smith appearing in the latest issue of the American Journal of Play. The notion of playing at work is an oxymoron to some; yet playfulness in the workplace taps into the intrinsic human love of play, resulting in more satisfied and productive employees, says Smith, director of Test for Microsoft Corporation. Salary, bonuses, and time off remain strong rewards, says Smith; but the introduction of play into the workplace fosters an environment of trust, teamwork, risk-taking, and innovation so necessary for business success.

For more details on this and other stories: Journal of Play<http://www.thestrong.org/press/releases/2012/11/4437-play-microsoft-workplace-group-play-children-autism>


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