203 - How to Build Team Performance with Games with Viren Thakrar (Part 2)

Nothing happens between childhood and adulthood that means we can no longer learn and grow through play, but for some reason we stop using this powerful tool once we get serious and put on blazers and heels.Viren Thakrar is leading the charge to change this for good, bringing games and fun into team development settings to help participants connect, collaborate, and have some good old fashioned fun.He’s had more than a little success with his approach and is kind enough to share some of the most impactful learnings so far in this episode. It’s unmissable for anyone interested in new ways of learning, positive motivation, and self-directed growth.Find out about:Getting granular about what makes a game a gameUnderstanding and using gameplay loops to make stickier activitiesWhy games are the ultimate sandbox for behavioural changeHow to avoid the death knell of being labelled as ‘forced fun’Why games are so effective at getting us into a flow stateWhy Viren recommends facilitators come from within an organisationHow to strike a balance between purposeful fun and distractionDon’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.LinksWatch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Viren’s simple, effective, and free In the Game scorecardConnect to Viren:On LinkedInSupport the showCheck out the podcast map to see the overview of all podcast episodes: https://workshops.work/podcast-map

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