Modern workers are already hooked on gamified experiences in their personal lives, but their workplaces ignore these engagement principles. The speaker argues CEOs should train managers to build workplace games using the same mechanics as gambling and video games, without the jargon.
Fortunately, in 2021, employees love gamified structure. When surveyed, they might not report this fact, but the most interesting parts of their lives are filled with the mechanics of good games, whether via sports, Instagram, or the church they attend. As such, they are living increasingly gamified lives except for one place: their jobs. In MBA programs, managers aren't taught to manage a workforce of gamified employees. As the CEO, teach your leaders how to set up games without using psychological language. With some creativity and commitment, they could become just as sticky as gambling addictions and video games.
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