Development of skills through games

We live in a scenario that requires constant updates and adaptations, especially in the corporate world. In this environment, project execution is part of the routine that guides a company's success. Therefore, it is important to develop specific competencies in your team of employees. And, an effective way to provide periodic training is found in corporate games, as they offer theoretical and practical learning to employees.

In recent years, there has been a growing trend focusing on alternatives for people management. One of them is the evolution of business training, to escape from traditional slide presentations and serial monologues, presenting dense or outdated content. Thus, gamification, which has been gaining ground in schools, in basic education, is also revolutionizing corporate training.

Especially with the arrival of Generation Z in the job market, there has been a greater perception of how generational differences are present in the same corporation. Now, it is necessary for leadership and HR to better understand the different training approaches for these employees. In addition to identifying and developing competencies aligned with the company's objectives. In this sense, games form a complete strategy.

Skills and competencies developed by games

The use of games for business training is extremely versatile. This is because, in addition to working on human skills, it is possible to develop and align technical knowledge with the team.

Some skills such as emotional intelligence, flexibility, resilience, creativity, and personal time management are exclusively human. Therefore, it can be complex to deal with this type of development, so subjective, from a strictly traditionalist perspective. However, with gamification, the tendency is for the employee to perceive these concepts in practice. Furthermore, games enable cooperation and strengthen communication through teamwork.

Regarding technical competencies, gamification is even more valuable. If we think that traditional training brings information in that archaic lecture format, in the end, it is not possible for management to identify gaps in the professional's development. With games or simulators, this doesn't happen.

Each game or simulator brings a series of challenges, obstacles, and phases that demand resolution from the employee. Thus, to advance in the activity, it is essential to exercise logic and autonomy of choice, based on the knowledge they already have. This way, the system automatically analyzes these responses and develops feedback for the participant. This allows them to understand what their strengths are and how to develop other skills and competencies.

Get to know OGG

Here at OGG, we assist your company in training and qualifying talents through business games and simulators. We offer active and differentiated methodologies, in an engaging manner, focusing on your employee.

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