GGP Business Workshop - Green Games

Where? University of Brighton – The Hub, Varley Park, Coldean Lane, Brighton

When? 13th July, 0930-1700 (arrive at 0900 for 0930 start)

Who For? Business owners, Directors, Sales Directors, Marketing Managers, Human Resources

Who ever thought that growing your business could be this much fun? Learn how you can win more customers and engage staff by playing games.

Expanding on the workshop Pete Jenkins delivered at the Green Growth Conference in February he will deliver a full day workshop on understanding and using gamification techniques for green businesses to motivate staff, engage customers and encourage behaviour change.

Who By? Pete Jenkins a gamification expert that run GAMIFICATION+, a gamification consultancy based in Brighton

Pete Jenkins is an international speaker, adviser and trainer in Gamification. Pete took the number one spot on the "Gamification Gurus Power 100" in February 2016. Pete founded his company GAMIFICATION+ LTD in 2000. He has since advised and trained companies of all sizes, both in the UK and internationally, on the use of Gamification.

Pete is Chair of GamFed (the International Gamification Confederation). At GamFed he helps spread the use of gamification best practices to benefit as many people and businesses as possible.

Pete has been Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Brighton for 8 years. As well as researching gamification for HR at CROME (the University's Centre for Research on Management and Employment), he lectures on gamification and entrepreneurship at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.

What you will learn;

Course outline:

1. The theory behind gamification

Gamification is about understanding why certain game mechanics are so engaging and fun and how to choose which game techniques we should be using in any given situation.

2. Practical areas in applying gamification

People respond positively to loyalty, reputation, reward and status and by introducing some game concepts we recognise these influences and can use them to drive engagement.

3. Game mechanics for your gamification toolkit

Learning what elements work in games, how they are used and which are most relevant and effective for gamification.

4. Player types – understanding employee motivations

Understand how to profile & segment employee groups into different player types to choose the right gamification techniques to use with them.

5. Implementing gamification and follow-up planning

Develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to plan effective gamification projects for your organisation, as well as how to avoid common pitfalls.

Eligibility;

Low Carbon and Environmental Goods and Services (LCEGS) businesses based and companies wanting to reduce their carbon footprint in Sussex.

Testimonials:

"Enjoyable, fun day"

"Trainer was v. engaging"

"A day well spent"

"The course tutor was very interesting"

"Great day. Lots of fantastic ideas all very practical"

Book your place NOW to avoid disappointment

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Spaces on these workshops are in high demand and no-shows or cancellations within 72 hours of the first workshop will incur a charge of £200 to cover the cost of their space.

East Sussex based businesses are supported on these workshops as part of the LOCASE project delivering low carbon business support across Sussex, Kent and Essex. This is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and we will require companies to complete LOCASE registration and project paperwork on completion of the workshop. Please note these workshops are State Aid funded. It is the company's responsibility to check if they are within their State Aid funding limit, if you are not sure please ask a member of the Green Growth Platform team.

**LIMITED PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE VENUE - IF you plan to drive please email greengrowthplatform.co.uk to advise and we will issue a parking permit - this does not guarantee a space at the venue - it is first come first served. There are some additional on road parking spaces in the area via Hawkhurst Road **

GGP Business Workshop - Green Games 2017