How Gamification 'Taps into What Makes Us Human'

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Episode Description

A new ebook co-authored by Wharton professor Kevin Werbach offers ideas for using game elements to engage customers, employees and others. More: http://knlg.net/1IL6H0Z ๐Ÿ“‚ Innovation;Management ๐Ÿท๏ธ Research

Brief Summary

Gamification Toolkit offers practical strategies for motivating people in business through game design principles, with Duolingo as a key example.

Key points

  • The Gamification Toolkit. A follow-up to 'For the Win', this book explores practical applications of gamification in business.
  • Duolingo's Success. Duolingo has become the most successful language learning site, leveraging gamification to engage users.
  • The Pitfalls of Gamification. Many companies mistakenly believe that adding game elements guarantees engagement, but it's more complex.

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