Why Games Are Good for Business: How to Leverage the Power of Serious Games, Gamification and Simulations

By tapping into the same psychology that keeps gamers glued to Minecraft or World of Warcraft, innovative organizations are creating their own engaging and flexible learning experiences. They're called Serious Games. This is a practical toolkit for those who want to learn about more serious games and how to apply them in the workplace.

Author: Helen Routledge
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 11/15/2015
Pages: 215
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 8.82h x 5.50w x 0.76d
ISBN: 9781137448965

About the Author
Helen Routledge is one of Europe's leading designers of Serious Games and a regular speaker at international industry events. With a background and passion in behavioral sciences and psychology Helen has over a decade of experience in applying behavioral and cognitive theories to highly-interactive Serious Games. Helen's knowledge of psychology and game mechanics has been applied to an incredibly varied range of solutions including team building, leadership, sales training, IT security, and disease control across many verticals such as corporate training defence, health care, education, and maritime sectors. An avid blogger and writer on the subject of Serious Games design, Helen's experience has gained her credibility and a name within the industry as one of the leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs within the sector.