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Games earn sustained attention in ways CSR messaging usually cannot Most CSR initiatives struggle with the same structural problem: they rely on formats that compete poorly for attention. Campaigns, microsites, and short-form educational content assume audiences will pause what they are already doing to absorb a message. Decades of research on digital learning and engagement…

Training formats tend to persist long after the conditions that created them. Workshops, webinars, and slide-based courses remain common because they are familiar and operationally simple. Over time, those choices shape cost, consistency, and outcomes in ways that are rarely examined. Long-term return on investment is influenced less by the amount of content delivered and…

Corporate social responsibility efforts often rely on reports, campaigns, or one-time events that are easy to overlook. Games offer a different path. They turn initiatives like to community engagement, environmental care, ethical decision making, and workplace education into systems that people can interact with directly. Clear goals and structured tasks help players understand why an…

If you work in corporate instructional design or Learning & Development, you are likely familiar with the eternal struggle of proving the value of your training programs. While we know intuitively that active learning beats passive clicking, stakeholders often speak exclusively in the language of KPIs and OKRs. This month, we are rounding up three…

Corporate training only works when people feel invested in what they are practicing. Game mechanics help by creating environments where employees can test decisions, see outcomes, and understand complex situations without risk. When the structure of the experience supports the organization’s goals, training shifts from something to complete to something that genuinely changes behavior. Let’s…

There’s no question that scams are getting smarter, more sophisticated, and more prevalent. From seemingly innocuous text messages to full video calls with people that don’t even exist, there’s a whole new spectrum of flimflam, bamboozlement, and chicanery to contend with. These tactics are specifically designed to create intense emotional and time pressure, making it…