Most Active Articles 2013-05-19T23:18:13.968-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:gameful-work--education Terri Griffith tgriffith986 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17234496478634580606-53f3ef5e9d4d46ceb2acba6428ec07b6 2012-12-16T07:06:20.394-05:00

Simcountry is a multiplayer Internet game in which you are the president, commander in chief, and industrial leader.

Simcountry is a multiplayer Internet game in which you are the president, commander in chief, and industrial leader. http://gameoftheworlds.com/the-game/could-you-be-president/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15671716676134964461-1e7c1783ab1e94efbe10284b52062253 2012-12-16T07:03:41.378-05:00

Playing Simcountry, it is possible to automate many of the game functions but it is also possible to manage all aspects of your countries...

Playing Simcountry, it is possible to automate many of the game functions but it is also possible to manage all aspects of your countries... http://gameoftheworlds.com/the-game/war-game/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10533389513901216397-4e877b2287b3d9ec46c283c7c2b4d0f1 2012-12-16T07:05:20.596-05:00

If you intend to conquer other countries, you will need to set up a strong offensive army, possibly with a navy and sometimes even nuclear.

If you intend to conquer other countries, you will need to set up a strong offensive army, possibly with a navy and sometimes even nuclear. http://gameoftheworlds.com/war-peace/weapons-listing/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11039940429231171101-49e3bce61e61065093a181cc4062df91 2012-12-16T07:06:37.269-05:00

As a member or leader of one of the many federations. You can also decide to go it alone.

As a member or leader of one of the many federations. You can also decide to go it alone. http://gameoftheworlds.com/worlds/fearless-blue/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13655740337295430144-84c82d511b7461669a1ba3837b1be19d 2012-12-16T07:03:58.031-05:00

Simcountry is a 'game' by definition, meaning it's primary function is to provide entertainment for users.

Simcountry is a 'game' by definition, meaning it's primary function is to provide entertainment for users. http://gameoftheworlds.com/the-game/enjoying-the-game/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14959999533804503541-43b854dba843b51187f15052036ddc0d 2012-12-16T07:00:27.699-05:00

SimCountry is a huge game. It can be played as a ruler, merchant, politician, or a combination of roles. SimCountry is a Virtual Worlds Strategy Game an

SimCountry is a huge game. It can be played as a ruler, merchant, politician, or a combination of roles. SimCountry is a Virtual Worlds Strategy Game an http://gameoftheworlds.com/the-game/simcountry/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 2 0 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17378023985531451559-297635987aa89ff67e537ebc3eb1a985 2012-12-16T07:02:50.118-05:00

You can create digital assets that can be traded on the open market for Simcountry Gold Coins and can be exchanged for cash.

You can create digital assets that can be traded on the open market for Simcountry Gold Coins and can be exchanged for cash. http://gameoftheworlds.com/economics/the-markets/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5033226573666102999-aa12e36595a658d6244a56a4e75dc749 2012-07-22T11:36:54.064-04:00

Later this week, I have a podcast with Jamie Flinchbaugh, author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Lean discussing simulation games and how the Lean Learning Center designs, uses and the expected outcomes of them. After reviewing the podcast, I have to agree with Jamie in his description of applying PDCA to them. An individual and company that practice what they preach. Below is an excerpt from the upcoming podcast.

Later this week, I have a podcast with Jamie Flinchbaugh, author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Lean discussing simulation games and how the Lean Learning Center designs, uses and the expected outcomes of them. After reviewing the podcast, I have to agree with Jamie in his description of applying PDCA to them. An individual and company that practice what they preach. Below is an excerpt from the upcoming podcast. http://business901.com/blog1/have-you-ever-had-a-simulation-game-that-bombed/# Joe Dager jdager118 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2154024648684084905-43d88f506b6db08fa41fc73c9de40e04 2012-12-16T07:04:40.834-05:00

Secured mode: The war game can lead to a great empire but also to destruction and bankruptcy.

Secured mode: The war game can lead to a great empire but also to destruction and bankruptcy. http://gameoftheworlds.com/the-game/secured-mode/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17469987035538170830-bb398421eac33968f88704430fb3a5ad 2013-02-05T08:36:54.882-05:00

It is my contention that the pace of innovation accelerates when the speed of knowledge sharing accelerates, that knowledge acceleration leads to innovation acceleration. As we have developed more efficient ways of accelerating the pace of knowledge sharing, our pace of innovation has sped up.

It is my contention that the pace of innovation accelerates when the speed of knowledge sharing accelerates, that knowledge acceleration leads to innovation acceleration. As we have developed more efficient ways of accelerating the pace of knowledge sharing, our pace of innovation has sped up. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2013/02/05/my-top-10-innovations-of-all-time/ Braden Kelley bkelley034 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:455057813273112414-e89163edefba03ed16ceb7101f0c7291 2012-12-16T07:03:21.491-05:00

Little Upsilon is newest of the 5 worlds to join Simcountry. It is also the second smallest with 3,467 countries.

Little Upsilon is newest of the 5 worlds to join Simcountry. It is also the second smallest with 3,467 countries. http://gameoftheworlds.com/worlds/little-upsilon/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:620427686779643814-1b51f94cc812491cd49e1e61e3dc7d21 2012-12-16T07:03:07.126-05:00

The corporate profits are an important part of the country's income. Check whether your corporations are running at their full capacity.

The corporate profits are an important part of the country's income. Check whether your corporations are running at their full capacity. http://gameoftheworlds.com/enterprise/corporations/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5898981242024391174-233bf9151a1df6da220ab0d933b2cd50 2012-12-16T07:04:12.301-05:00

Awards are given each month to the top players in each world. There are awards for presidents and for Enterprise CEOs. Top top prizewinners in each wor

Awards are given each month to the top players in each world. There are awards for presidents and for Enterprise CEOs. Top top prizewinners in each wor http://gameoftheworlds.com/economics/awards-in-simcountry/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17559271598545304738-bc8128bf1f5caa73bcec48c58130facc 2012-12-16T07:01:55.061-05:00

Imagine, an Internet Multiplayer game in which you are the President...

Imagine, an Internet Multiplayer game in which you are the President... http://gameoftheworlds.com/the-game/imagine/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10745757246372499595-683b9c7cd39e8439652b3de33cfecef6 2012-12-16T07:05:39.312-05:00

You can easily communicate with other presidents, you can join the Bulletin Board and discuss any issues and you can vote and put your own suggestions...

You can easily communicate with other presidents, you can join the Bulletin Board and discuss any issues and you can vote and put your own suggestions... http://gameoftheworlds.com/the-game/communications/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14391270035571045188-80d0d98146a86ff1979593dda629a813 2013-05-15T15:12:27.213-04:00

Some of you may feel unsure of forcing competition into your workplace and others are all for it, so let me tell you some pros and cons of workplace competition

Some of you may feel unsure of forcing competition into your workplace and others are all for it, so let me tell you some pros and cons of workplace competition http://technologyadvice.com/gamification-fostering-workplace-competition/ Margo Kleman mkleman613 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17739613776748617671-96d0c756d5841745b8598f0c8d116a4e 2012-12-16T07:05:53.217-05:00

At the present time, Simcountry runs five worlds: Kebir Blue, Fearless Blue, White Giant, Golden Rainbow and, the newest one, Little Upsilon.

At the present time, Simcountry runs five worlds: Kebir Blue, Fearless Blue, White Giant, Golden Rainbow and, the newest one, Little Upsilon. http://gameoftheworlds.com/the-game/worlds/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:183734024352425022-3a5fe8b76f73ed88c499df61f55f79c1 2012-12-16T06:59:07.260-05:00

Players can strategically buy and sell stock, hoping to predict the market's growth and decline and gain money once the selected product is in shortage.

Players can strategically buy and sell stock, hoping to predict the market's growth and decline and gain money once the selected product is in shortage. http://gameoftheworlds.com/the-game/economic-growth-and-market-manipulation/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15246393108078670654-a1640ea19a7efeeb28c651d0c70a9947 2012-12-16T07:01:18.803-05:00

Thousands of people play the game, all wanting to enjoy it in their own way.

Thousands of people play the game, all wanting to enjoy it in their own way. http://gameoftheworlds.com/the-game/respect-of-others/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8561621433653505810-0239a92c76ddc81956e24386f6ba46a4 2012-12-16T07:02:19.250-05:00

War can be part of the game and many large empires try to dominate regions and continents. Playing a peaceful president is an option.

War can be part of the game and many large empires try to dominate regions and continents. Playing a peaceful president is an option. http://gameoftheworlds.com/the-game/the-war-game-and-peaceful-countries/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10408273813862615888-91bbaf28aee40fb7ee58225bf82871ef 2012-12-16T07:04:26.190-05:00

Most of the buying and selling takes place on the world market. Trading is massive with many thousands of transactions in real time.

Most of the buying and selling takes place on the world market. Trading is massive with many thousands of transactions in real time. http://gameoftheworlds.com/economics/economic-interaction/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7751761536371936313-6b49cb8abaa91646482dbf7d23cad1a3 2012-12-16T07:01:34.759-05:00

A federation is a group of countries which share air defense (Interceptors and Helicopters ) to defend themselves from enemy attacks.

A federation is a group of countries which share air defense (Interceptors and Helicopters ) to defend themselves from enemy attacks. http://gameoftheworlds.com/the-game/federation/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7047376164710526464-3eafcf80d437f9886affa65e56d0bbe6 2012-12-16T06:57:47.195-05:00

As a president, you can cooperate with others in trading, and you can share in their defense.

As a president, you can cooperate with others in trading, and you can share in their defense. http://gameoftheworlds.com/worlds/white-giant/ Bart van Ouwerkerk bvanouwerkerk935 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12095223640033285361-f396a246cb93acc639d06c2a8f30cb35 2013-04-18T05:10:11.342-04:00

Here is a number of entrepreneurial projects, geared toward enhancing learning for children, while making teaching easier for instructors.

Here is a number of entrepreneurial projects, geared toward enhancing learning for children, while making teaching easier for instructors. http://www.noobpreneur.com/2013/04/18/entrepreneurial-projects-helping-children-learn/ Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12544494652947226452-e9c1ec1e424d4dad90e18523b0e5d948 2012-07-28T10:15:13.352-04:00

During your lifetime you have probably experienced inspirational educators, or witnessed inspiring lectures. But, what about you? Are you such an educator? If not, why not? This presentation explores some of the ingredients (DNA) top educators in the 21st century have, and how we can learn from them, and reinvent ourselves to reach our true potential as an educator.

During your lifetime you have probably experienced inspirational educators, or witnessed inspiring lectures. But, what about you? Are you such an educator? If not, why not? This presentation explores some of the ingredients (DNA) top educators in the 21st century have, and how we can learn from them, and reinvent ourselves to reach our true potential as an educator. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/07/25/dna-of-a-21st-century-educator/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0