The Game of Work at Work
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 11:57
Author: Bart Icles
When talking about teamwork, nothing could be a better example than a sports team or a group of people wanting to win a game. The members of the team are really motivated to win and work even harder maybe because they are driven by the scores their team holds. If these were instilled in regular workplaces, then maybe various companies' production rate will skyrocket. Perhaps the reason why employees lag at work is because they don't really feel the challenge of producing because everything feels like a routine. Maybe they need a change of attitude wherein they will feel the excitement and urge to achieve success.
When talking about teamwork, nothing could be a better example than a sports team or a group of people wanting to win a game. The members of the team are really motivated to win and work even harder maybe because they are driven by the scores their team holds. If these were instilled in regular workplaces, then maybe various companies' production rate will skyrocket. Perhaps the reason why employees lag at work is because they don't really feel the challenge of producing because everything feels like a routine. Maybe they need a change of attitude wherein they will feel the excitement and urge to achieve success.
To make employees get their groove back on, various companies have tried to introduce the game of work into the working environment. The main idea of the game of work is to apply to the workplace the system sporting teams and other recreational activities. If companies try this style of working, then maybe the company would become more profitable and more employees would become even more productive and pleased with themselves because of the success they will be receiving for each finished project.
It would really help a lot if you enjoy the work you do. People who are productive with their jobs usually love what they're doing. Because they love what they are doing, they tend to take the job lighter and positively, making every moment count. The people behind the concept of the game of work thought that if people would get to feel the excitement and fun they were feeling while playing games, and apply these to work, then maybe they'd get higher results.
When people are playing a game to win, they are motivated to do their best because they can see the immediate results of the efforts they are exerting. They can instantly gauge how much more is needed in order to get the result they want. Because of the fast paced development, their momentum is not disturbed and this drives them to become more productive and increase their game.
People in the workplace usually won't take the pressure they are receiving from work lightly since they can't find anything amusing with it. They might see their work as a negative impression and count the hours for it to be over. By planting back the "fun" in work, your employers won't treat work as work and look forward to the following work days because they are enjoying what they are doing. Doing something daily need not be dreary. Help your employers find joy in their work and benefit from their productivity and work enthusiasm. It's a win-win situation.
When talking about teamwork, nothing could be a better example than a sports team or a group of people wanting to win a game. The members of the team are really motivated to win and work even harder maybe because they are driven by the scores their team holds. If these were instilled in regular workplaces, then maybe various companies' production rate will skyrocket. Perhaps the reason why employees lag at work is because they don't really feel the challenge of producing because everything feels like a routine. Maybe they need a change of attitude wherein they will feel the excitement and urge to achieve success.
To make employees get their groove back on, various companies have tried to introduce the game of work into the working environment. The main idea of the game of work is to apply to the workplace the system sporting teams and other recreational activities. If companies try this style of working, then maybe the company would become more profitable and more employees would become even more productive and pleased with themselves because of the success they will be receiving for each finished project.
It would really help a lot if you enjoy the work you do. People who are productive with their jobs usually love what they're doing. Because they love what they are doing, they tend to take the job lighter and positively, making every moment count. The people behind the concept of the game of work thought that if people would get to feel the excitement and fun they were feeling while playing games, and apply these to work, then maybe they'd get higher results.
When people are playing a game to win, they are motivated to do their best because they can see the immediate results of the efforts they are exerting. They can instantly gauge how much more is needed in order to get the result they want. Because of the fast paced development, their momentum is not disturbed and this drives them to become more productive and increase their game.
People in the workplace usually won't take the pressure they are receiving from work lightly since they can't find anything amusing with it. They might see their work as a negative impression and count the hours for it to be over. By planting back the "fun" in work, your employers won't treat work as work and look forward to the following work days because they are enjoying what they are doing. Doing something daily need not be dreary. Help your employers find joy in their work and benefit from their productivity and work enthusiasm. It's a win-win situation.
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