The Gamification Report Blog

Day 7: Seven Swans a-Swimming corporate training gamification instructional design Dec 26, 2025

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...

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Why the Hard Stuff Makes Better Stories corporate training instructional design story Dec 05, 2025

What The Power of Bad Teaches Learning Designers

If you’ve ever wondered why people lean in a little closer when a story takes a dark turn, The Power of Bad (Tierney and Baumeister) has the answer. Our brains are wired to pay more attention to threats, loss, conflict, and anything that carries even...

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When “Play” Becomes “Strategy”: Finding the Soul in Gamification corporate training gamification instructional design Nov 04, 2025

It started with a post in our GamiCon inner circle from Christian Gossan about Harvard Business Review’s recent release: Press Play: Why Every Company Needs a Gaming Strategy, by Bastian Bergmann.

The description promises an “eye-opening look at the rapidly rising growth of gaming” and how companie...

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Exploring Learner Personas: Innovative Approaches from Our Students adult learning corporate training employee engagement May 06, 2025

In our latest Level 2 Gamification Journeyman cohort, two standout learner personas have emerged—each uniquely crafted to resonate deeply with their respective teams. These personas aren't just profiles; they're insightful tools that bridge the gap between content and learner, ensuring that every ed...

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The Power of Unreasonable Hospitality corporate training gamification gamified events Apr 23, 2025

Following the powerful insights in Chapter 1, we continue our GamiCon48V book study journey through Unreasonable Hospitality with Chapter 2—centered around the transformative power of mindset. Will Guidara challenges us to go beyond reacting to needs and instead lead with intentionality, care, and a...

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If It’s Not in the Hands, It’s Not in the Head adult learning corporate training professional development Apr 11, 2025

Why We Require Hands-On Application in Our Certifications

In The Only Skill That Matters, Jonathan Levi reminds us of something our ancestors knew instinctively: people don’t learn by simply reading or being told what to do—they learn by doing. His mother’s mantra was: “If it’s not in the hands, it...

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Double Your Learning This Fall with Sententia’s Special BOO-GO Offer corporate training game-based learning gamification Oct 31, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, continuous learning is not just an option; it's a necessity. At Sententia Gamification, we understand the power of innovative learning methods and are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for learners to accelerate their professional growth. This week, we are intr...

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