I Wish My Manager Was a Game Designer - Making Work More Engaging Through Game Design Principles

In this 48-minute Devoxx talk, explore how video game design principles could revolutionize workplace motivation and engagement. Discover why people willingly complete tedious tasks in games like Zelda but struggle with similar activities at work. Learn which game techniques effectively drive motivation and how they can be adapted to professional environments. Examine the elements that make games inherently engaging and identify practical ways to incorporate these features into workplace workflows. By the end, gain actionable insights on making work more effective and enjoyable using game design principles. For managers, this presentation offers valuable strategies to enhance team satisfaction and productivity by becoming the "game designer" manager employees wish they had.