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SDD20: Turning Work Into Play
Hours: 1.5
Work is work and play is play, or so our parents taught us. But does that still hold true in an economy where creativity is the primary competitive driver?
Combining over 12 years of experience in game design with current research in motivation, Jeff Johannigman will present ways to increase productivity, innovation, and fulfillment by turning work into play.
A participant walks away with:
Participants will discover:
• The components of play and their value in driving innovation and productivity
• The strongest motivators in today’s creative economy
• Techniques that professional game designers use to create engagement and player motivation
• Specific ways to apply those techniques to make work more engaging and motivating
Presenter(s):
Jeff Johannigman brings extensive experience from the high-tech, non-profit, and government sectors to his role as Faculty Development Coordinator. In his varied career, Jeff has established one of the first alumni career service programs for the University of Texas; managed worldwide staffing for the Tivoli division of IBM; and founded People Type Consulting, providing coaching and assessment to clients seeking new careers. He has served as a Human Dynamics Trainer for the Texas Workforce Commission, where he taught leadership, communications, teamwork, creative problem solving, process improvement, and other professional skills to thousands of state employees. As a former computer game designer and producer, he is now a recognized expert in using game design techniques to make learning more engaging and interactive. Jeff has earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Cornell University and a Master of Arts in Human Services from St. Edward’s University. |
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