The Gamification Report Blog
I don’t usually write opinion pieces.
Most of the time, I stay focused on the work. Design. Data. What’s changing inside learning and development, and how we respond in ways that actually help people do their jobs better.
But 2025 has not been a neutral year. Pretending otherwise would miss the mo...
Learning Needs Choreography
What do you picture when you imagine nine ladies dancing?
Nine individuals moving independently, each doing their own thing?
Or a group moving together, in rhythm, with intention?
Now picture nine learners.
Each learner brings their own experience, perspective, and pa...
Wisdom in Practice
The image of eight maids a-milking is not about speed or spectacle. It’s about steady hands, repeated care, and quiet attention. Milk doesn’t come from urgency. It comes from presence.
That’s the heart of today’s gift.
Day 8 of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways features Wisdom...
Designing for Flow, Not Friction
The image of seven swans a-swimming is one of effortless motion. Smooth. Graceful. Continuous.
That’s exactly the feeling today’s gift is designed to create.
Day 7 of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways features an interactive video experience created in Articulate...
The Golden Eggs of Intentional Design
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, the six geese a-laying produce something valuable. Golden eggs don’t appear by accident. They emerge when conditions are right.
That’s a powerful metaphor for learning design.
When learning objectives and assessments are inten...
What We Search for Reveals What We Value
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, the five golden rings are often interpreted as symbols of value. Not decoration. Not noise. The things worth seeking out.
That idea sits at the heart of today’s gift.
Day 5 of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways features an ...
Listening for the Signals That Matter
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, the four calling birds are messengers. They signal. They alert. They invite attention.
That metaphor fits perfectly with today’s gift.
Day 4 of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways features Be AI-gile: Four Calling Birds, a shor...