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Do you use game tools to motivate your team?

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Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz RYLAI Access Control Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Gamification is an innovative strategy that refers to the integration of game design elements to motivate team members, help them achieve their goals, and also reward them when they reach certain milestones.
Have you used gamification in the development of your project? In what phases do you use it? Have you achieved good results with this strategy?
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Fabian Crosa
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PMO Leader | Speaker & Mentor | Content Leader – PMOGA Latin America Hub| Catholic University of Uruguay Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
Yes, I have used gamification in several projects, especially in the execution and follow-up phases, where keeping the team motivated and focused is key. For example, we implemented systems of weekly challenges, virtual badges and small symbolic recognitions for milestones achieved, which generated a more dynamic and collaborative environment.

The results were very positive: the team showed greater commitment, internal communication improved and on-time delivery of critical tasks increased significantly. The key was to align the gamification elements with the project's objectives and the team's culture, without losing sight of professionalism.

In short, gamification is not just a fun technique, but a powerful tool to strengthen team performance and well-being.
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1 reply by Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz
Jul 17, 2025 11:25 AM
Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz
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Good examples of Gamification, Fabian. You've obtained excellent results.
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Eduard Hernandez
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Product Operations Program Manager Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
I have sparingly used gamification in my projects. I hold team celebrations upon reaching certain milestones and nominate the team member of the month when the situation arises.

One thing that I can recommend, especially during the initial phases of team forming, is to start off meetings with an ice breaker. On that note, I established a riddle solving competition and awarded a prize to the winner upon project completion.
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Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz RYLAI Access Control Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
May 05, 2025 7:44 PM
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Yes, I have used gamification in several projects, especially in the execution and follow-up phases, where keeping the team motivated and focused is key. For example, we implemented systems of weekly challenges, virtual badges and small symbolic recognitions for milestones achieved, which generated a more dynamic and collaborative environment.

The results were very positive: the team showed greater commitment, internal communication improved and on-time delivery of critical tasks increased significantly. The key was to align the gamification elements with the project's objectives and the team's culture, without losing sight of professionalism.

In short, gamification is not just a fun technique, but a powerful tool to strengthen team performance and well-being.
Good examples of Gamification, Fabian. You've obtained excellent results.

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