Presentation at the Research Initiative session of the Workplace Community at the CoreNet Global Summit in Las Vegas, October 13, 2009.

1. What can workplace executives learn from computer games?

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21. 21 massively multiplayer online games

22. 22 source: Woodcock, Bruce Sterling. “An Analysis of MMOG Subscription Growth” MMOGCHART.COM 12.0. [April 2008]

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43. 43 source: Van Mastrigt, Salen & Zimmerman

44. 44 complex tasks decisions under pressure collaborating in teams

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76. Customer focus

77. Sustainable behavior2. Choose one or more rule(s) from the list that you think will induce this behavior (or adjust a rule, or come up with a new one) 3. Describe one or more aspects of the (physical and virtual) workplace that can be used to communicate this rule 75

78. 76 collaboration as a manager, you should be able to take any role in your team

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80. Examples of rules As a manager, you should be able to take any role in your team You share at least one mistake with your co-workers each day If you are in the community area, you have time for a chat about work If you live more than 20 miles from the office, you will be there a maximum of 2 days a week As a customer, you are welcome to tell us how you feel about our products or services You cannot make a client proposal by yourself Your experience and abilities are always visible A successful team effort leads to a reward for all members We make other teams curious about our work 78

82. To further refine and validate the methodology, we are looking for organizations that want to apply it

83. If you are interested: jeroen.vanbree@ynno.com79