Mark MacLellan

Gamification not only injects fun and excitement into training material but a game show format can produce a very positive response from attendees during a dry subject for instructors to maneuver through like safety. This session will demonstrate how the new SafeStart Refresh Challenge reinforces the key SafeStart techniques with competition and camaraderie while distracting participants from the fact that they are still learning. Participants will also experience first-hand how gamification will get employee engagement and interaction almost immediately. By joining in the gameplay, participants will leave this session energized about this new refresher unit, their fun quotient will be met and they will understand why they need gamification (especially the SafeStart Refresh Challenge) in their organization.

Gamification not only injects fun and excitement into training material but a game show format can produce a very positive response from attendees during a dry subject for instructors to maneuver through like safety. This session will review how the SafeStart Refresh Challenge reinforces the key SafeStart techniques with competition and camaraderie while distracting participants away from the fact that they are still learning. It will also demonstrate how gamification will get employee engagement and interaction almost immediately. Participants will leave this session energized about this new refresher unit, their fun quotient will be met and they will have the key takeaways to know why they need gamification (like the SafeStart Refresh Challenge) in their organization.