Avoiding the Dark Side of Gamification in Employee Training
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Director, Institute for Interactive Technologies, Bloomsburg University
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Date and TimeThu, Oct 10, 2024 at 12PM Pacific / 3PM Eastern
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Duration1 Hour
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Cost$0 (Free)
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Description
Gamification can be a powerful tool to engage and motivate employees, but when used improperly, it can backfire—leading to burnout, unsustainable productivity, and even exploitation. In this webinar, learn the key mistakes to avoid when implementing gamification in your employee training programs. We'll explore how to ensure your gamification strategy promotes meaningful learning, rewards quality over speed, and respects employee well-being. Discover real-world examples and best practices to create an ethical and effective gamification plan that aligns with both employee motivation and business goals. Join us to learn how to use gamification to build a healthier, more productive workplace!
In this webinar, you will learn
In this webinar, you will learn
- How to prioritize learning over fun ensuring that your training content is well-designed and relevant before introducing gamification
- When to promote sustainable productivity and avoid pushing unrealistic goals
- Why you should balance fun with fairness to boost engagement and align rewards with real-world benefits

About Karl Kapp, Ed.D.
Karl M. Kapp, Ed.D., is a professor of Instructional Design and Technology at Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg, PA and author of a dozen books on the convergence of learning, technology, games and interactive instruction including the best selling "The Gamification of Learning and Instruction" and the soon to be released "Action-First Learning: Instructional Design Techniques to Engage and Inspire."
Karl writes a popular LinkedIn Newsletter called "L&D Easter Eggs" and is a frequent international keynote speaker, workshop leader, moderator, and panelist at conferences as well as events for private corporations and universities. He is a TEDx speaker, author of ten LinkedIn Learning Courses, developer of digital and analog learning games, and passionate about action-first learning designs. His current passion projects are his YouTube series called "The Unofficial, Unauthorized History of Learning Games" and his series "How AI Helps L&D Professionals."
Follow him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/ in/karlkapp/
Karl writes a popular LinkedIn Newsletter called "L&D Easter Eggs" and is a frequent international keynote speaker, workshop leader, moderator, and panelist at conferences as well as events for private corporations and universities. He is a TEDx speaker, author of ten LinkedIn Learning Courses, developer of digital and analog learning games, and passionate about action-first learning designs. His current passion projects are his YouTube series called "The Unofficial, Unauthorized History of Learning Games" and his series "How AI Helps L&D Professionals."
Follow him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/