All Work and Some Play: Future Proof Your Career Through Games
- ISBN-10
- 1734708301
- ISBN-13
- 9781734708301
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-03-16
- Authors
- Scott Crabtree, Kristen Toohill
Description
Wouldn't it be great to develop high-impact, transferable soft skills by playing fun games at work? Wouldn't it be even better if those games helped future-proof your career against artificial intelligence? We know developing soft skills is not easy; the 'soft stuff' is often, in reality, the hardest part of our work. But scientific data and experience suggest that playing games is one of the most effective ways to develop valuable, uniquely human skills.In this book you will learn about the 21st-century human skills your team needs to flourish in a world of advancing AI, and how each of those skills can be taught by playing games. The most important 21st-century human skills are:* critical thinking* collaboration* communication* creativity/innovationEach skill is explored in-depth. Several games are introduced to improve each one. Real-life stories of games being played at work are included. We will show that playing games doesn't just improve your soft skills-it can also boost employee engagement, work relationships, personal happiness, and business results. We'll provide a step-by-step guide to facilitating game sessions to achieve the best possible results. It's your turn; please read on.
