Struggling with Change Management & Upskilling? | Game-Based L&D for MNCs - Think Codex

Written by: Raveena Elizabeth (Marketing Lead)

Strategic L&D in Times of Change: How Think Codex Can Accelerate Your Success

Companies across industries are facing unprecedented economic challenges. Layoffs, budget cuts, and shifting priorities can make focusing on long-term resilience difficult. However, neglecting the development of a skilled and adaptable workforce during these times carries significant risks.

This is where Think Codex, a leading provider of game-based L&D solutions, can help. We transform how organizations approach change, leadership, and team dynamics, empowering your people to navigate uncertainty and drive success.

Pain Point 1: The Challenge of Change Management

Credit infographic of the challenges of change management: Faster Capital

Restructuring and downsizing place immense pressure on employees. To thrive, they need adaptability, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively across newly formed teams.

Think Codex's change management simulations immerse employees in real-world scenarios, developing the problem-solving skills and resilience needed during periods of flux. To learn more about our approach to change management, check out our ThinkAdapt blog post

Pain Point 2: Internal Hiring – Where Think Codex Fits

Sime Darby’s employees are immersed in a Think Codex’s leadership development simulation, collaborating and problem-solving.

Understandably, many companies are prioritizing internal promotions and upskilling. Think Codex accelerates this process with targeted leadership development programs designed specifically for MNCs. We bridge the gap between current skills and new roles, building a pipeline of capable leaders ready to step up with confidence.

Additionally, our team-building simulations foster the cross-functional collaboration essential for a smooth post-restructuring transition.

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The Think Codex Advantage

• Engagement and Impact: Our game-based approach drives higher engagement and knowledge retention compared to traditional training methods.

• Flexibility: Choose physical sessions for high-impact team experiences or explore our virtual solutions for scalable, remote L&D.

• MNC Expertise: We understand the unique needs of MNCs and conglomerates, offering tailored programs across diverse industries like banking, FMCG, oil & gas, and more.

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Call to Action

Ready to transform L&D into a strategic driver of resilience? Explore Think Codex solutions. Request a demo to see our simulations in action. For further L&D strategies that can complement our solutions, check out our blog post: 5 Strategic Steps To Align Your L&D With Business Success.

Bored with Training? Gamification is the Antidote for Engaged Learners

Written by: Raveena Elizabeth (Marketing Lead)

Let's be honest, most corporate training programs could use a serious energy boost. Dry presentations, endless compliance modules... it's no wonder employees tune out. That's where gamification comes in – it has the power to transform your training from snooze-fest to something people look forward to.

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What is Gamification (and Why Should You Care)?

Gamification isn't about turning your company into a giant video game. It's about using game-like elements – think points, badges, challenges, and competition – to make learning more fun, motivating, and effective. Here's the magic: our brains are wired to respond to these elements, making learning feel more like play and less like work.

Proof it Works: Deloitte's Success Story

Don't just take my word for it. Global consulting giant Deloitte revamped their leadership training with their gamified Leadership Academy. This platform uses simulations, challenges, and storylines to immerse employees in real-world leadership scenarios. The payoff? Skyrocketing completion rates and a stronger pipeline of future leaders. Check out the details on Harvard Business Review.

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2 Ways to Level Up Your Training with Gamification

1. Content Gamification: Make the Material Fun

• Break it Down: Ditch the long lectures. Use quizzes, short challenges, or interactive scenarios to test knowledge after each bite-sized chunk of learning.

• Choose Your Adventure: Put learners in the driver's seat with scenario-based learning. Let their choices and decisions impact the outcome – just like a real-life work situation.

• Progress = Satisfaction: Visualize progress with progress bars or level-up systems. This sense of accomplishment keeps learners coming back.

2. Performance Gamification: Reward the Right Behaviors

• Points for Progress: Award points for course completion, skill demonstrations, or active participation.

• Badge of Honor: Create badges to recognize achievements or milestones.

• Friendly Competition: Leaderboards add excitement and a little healthy competition to boost motivation.

Checkout our ThinkResolve - gamified team-building simulation

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How to Get Started (and Prove it's Worthwhile)

• Set Clear Goals: What do you want your training to achieve? Gamification is most powerful when it targets specific outcomes.

• Choose the Right Game: Points, badges, or something else? Select mechanisms that fit your goals and resonate with your employees.

• Make it Real: Tie rewards and challenges to job skills and company goals.

• Track the Wins: Measure completion rates, knowledge gains, and real-world performance improvements to demonstrate the ROI of your gamified training. For in-depth guidance on this, check out this guide.

If you're wondering if gamification is the right move for your team, let's chat and explore the possibilities!

ESG in 2024: What YOU Need to Know, and What WE can do!

Written by: Gordon Tai (Gamification Designer)

In 2021, KPMG predicted that organizations prioritizing ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) practices would thrive by 2030. Today, ESG is no longer a buzzword but a mainstream movement. This article explores the fundamentals of ESG, its impact on financial success, and how Think Codex helps integrate sustainable practices.

ESG VS Sustainability: The Basics

In simple terms, sustainability means running a business in an ethical, responsible, and forward-thinking way, considering the well-being of future generations and the environment. Companies often achieve sustainability through ESG measures, which include environmental efforts like reducing greenhouse gas emissions, social practices such as fair working conditions, and governance measures like transparency and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

For investors and financial professionals, ESG is the key focus. It serves as a set of criteria to gauge a company's dedication to ethical and sustainable practices. Now, let's delve into these three ESG components.

ENVIROMENTAL

This pillar assesses a company's impact on the planet, including carbon footprint, resource usage, and waste management. Robust environmental practices focus on sustainability, renewable energy, and reducing ecological footprints.

SOCIAL

It evaluates how a company manages relationships with its stakeholders, such as employees, customers, and communities. Prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), fair labour practices, and community engagement are key elements.

GOVERNANCE

Refers to a company's internal policies, leadership, and overall structure. It assesses transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making. Areas of focus include board diversity, compensation, risk management, and ethics.

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Why ESG Matters to Financial Professionals

• Risk Management, Mitagation, and Compliance: Play a vital role in ensuring ethical standards and legal mandates are met while also minimizing operational risks. Proper employee training can help them handle industrial waste safely, reducing hazards and pollution while complying with waste management laws. This prevents financial loss due to penalties for non-compliance.

• Innovation and Financial Performance: ESG correlates with higher equity returns and reduced downside risk. ESG-conscious companies are more adaptable to regulatory and environmental changes, driving innovation, lowering operational costs, and enhancing efficiency.

• Reputation and Stakeholder Relations: Transparency in sustainability practices boosts a company's reputation and stakeholder confidence. ESG measures instil investor confidence and consumer appeal, leading to better access to funding and corporate expansion.

• Consumer Appeal: Conscious consumerism is on the rise, with people actively seeking out eco-friendly companies. This shift in consumer behaviour highlights the growing importance of ESG measures. Companies recognized for their sustainability efforts, like Apple, have seen increased consumer appeal. For instance, Apple's commitment to carbon neutrality and reduced plastic packaging have contributed to its positive image among consumers and investors alike.

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Think Codex's Role in ESG Integration

We actively engage with the ESG movement, propelling change within the financial landscape. Our strategic initiatives include:

ThinkBuild Simulation

Integration of ESG into ThinkBuild Sessions with AIA, ensuring sustainability is integral to shaping financial strategies. Click here to find out more how it works!

We are dedicated in promoting sustainability and building a better future. To achieve this, we have formed an exclusive partnership with Sustainability Unlocked, which is the leading learning platform in the UK for sustainability education. As their regional partnership with exclusivity in Malaysia, we are proud to offer their on demand sustainability and ESG courses providing worldwide expertise and learning opportunities to professionals and businesses. To learn more about Sustainability Unlocked, please click here!

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Embrace ESG for Future Success

ESG is not just a timely trend; it's a strategic imperative. As businesses worldwide embrace ESG principles, financial professionals must explore Sustainability Unlocked courses and initiate dialogues with organizations like Think Codex. Ultimately, I believe that ESG will become more than just a buzzword - it will be a cornerstone for success in the years to come.

The Leadership of Tomorrow & Why You Need to Be Part of It

Leadership isn't just about managing; it's about adapting, innovating, and understanding our dynamic global landscape. To thrive in tomorrow's leadership, you must uncover the 'why' behind every action, decision, and strategy. That's why we've designed a transformative leadership training program that goes beyond the surface.

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WHY OUR LEADERSHIP MICRO TALENT PROGRAM IS FOR YOU?

EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES

Learn leadership strategies that fit the demands of the future, where innovation, adaptability, and forward-thinking are the keys to success. Transform your leadership style and achieve exceptional results.

MASTERING COMPLEX PROBLEM-SOLVING

Leaders often find themselves facing intricate and ambiguous problems. Our ThinkOut simulations provide a dynamic platform for developing and honing problem-solving skills. With ThinkOut, leaders can tackle challenges with precision and confidence.

GROWTH

Our program equips you with the insights and skills to navigate the future, fostering your personal and professional growth, and helping you become the leader the future demands.

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Unlock your full potential as a leader with our comprehensive leadership program. Our program spans three levels, catering to junior, middle, and senior leaders, and is packed with coaching, assignments, simulations, pre & post analytics, reports, and presentations. With our program, you'll receive personalised coaching and effective strategies that will help you grow both personally and professionally. Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to take your leadership skills to the next level, our program has everything you need to succeed.

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Transforming Team Building for the Future

Written by: Raveena Elizabeth (Marketing Lead)

*ThinkCodex is a 4-time Gold Winner for the Best Team Building Vendor as voted by HR directors of Fortune 500 organizations & MNCs. We’ll be sharing our insights and also use a case study to demonstrate what a best-in-class team-building programme looks like. 

Unlocking the Future of Team Building: Beyond Just Fun

Is team building just a fun event without real potential for change? In today's ever-evolving landscape of employee engagement, it's time to rethink the possibilities.

Imagine a world where your team-building activities not only foster camaraderie but also elevate your employees' skills and align them with your company's values. This is the future of team building, and it's closer than you might think.

The Problem With TEAM-BUILDING Programmes

When discussing team-building strategies, it's vital to keep in mind the two primary stakeholders: The Business and The Employee. The Business provides funding for these events, while The Employee actively participates in them. Although team-building events are often designed for personal enjoyment, it's crucial to understand that this is only one aspect of the overall process.

Failing to closely align employees with the core values and mission of the organization could result in a significant disconnect that ultimately affects team dynamics and organizational success. Thus, it's critical to prioritize BOTH personal enjoyment and the creation of a cohesive team environment that closely aligns with the goals and objectives of the organization. By doing so, businesses can foster a sense of unity and common purpose that genuinely benefits everyone involved.

Balancing Act: Business and Personal Value

At Think Codex, we believe in a balanced approach. We recognize the importance of both Business Value and Personal Value in team building. So, what does a great team-building event look like? It's one that effectively combines these two aspects.

The Six Building Blocks of Great Team Building

Six building blocks of great team building

A remarkable team-building event integrates at least four components from each side of the spectrum, Business Value and Personal Value. Let's explore these building blocks:

Business Value:

• Growth: Provide employees with opportunities to learn and develop skills applicable to their work.

• Alignment: Foster awareness and connection to your company's purpose and values through Culture & Mindset.

• Team Upskilling: Equip employees with the principles of high-performance teams for practical application.

Personal Value:

• Experience: Ensure enjoyment and relaxation, offering a break from work-related stress.

• De-stressing: Allow employees to release built-up negative energy through mental and emotional wellness practices.

• Interaction: Encourage team bonding through enjoyable group activities.

Gamification: The Catalyst for Change

In the dynamic realm of employee engagement, traditional team-building methods often fall short. They can be too basic, offering little long-term value to participants or the organization. Employees today seek more than just fun; they crave opportunities for growth and development. Enter gamification, a game-changing solution that addresses these challenges head-on.

Gamification in team building is not merely a trend; it's a necessity. It's the bridge between enjoyment and growth. Gamification transforms your team-building events into powerful tools for skill development and values alignment. 

What A Great TEAM-BUILDING Programme Looks Like

A great team-building programme must have these 4 components:

• Increased Employee Engagement: It must be engaging and immersive, going beyond just having fun and fostering a sense of purpose and achievement.

• Skill Development: It's a learning opportunity. Your team will acquire practical skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace, effectively closing skill gaps.

• Values Alignment: It facilitates a deep understanding of your company's values and purpose. Your team will not only know these values but also embody them.

• A Bit of Pressure: It adds a bit of a challenge so that teams can have a deeper-level building as opposed to surface-level bonding. According to Flow Theory, people grow best when tasks are not impossible and not too easy. This applies to teams as well. 

Case Study: AIA and ThinkBuild ESG Simulation

AIA, a prominent player in the insurance industry, recognized the need to build high-performing teams and deepen their commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. That's when Think Codex entered the picture with a game-changing solution.

Here is an example of a digital version of the ThinkBuild simulation

The implementation of a hybrid simulation model

ESG Focus Principles for AIAs

Introducing ThinkBuild Simulation, an interactive team-building experience that incorporates ESG education. This simulation lasts for over an hour and allows participants to delve into the essence of teamwork while tackling sustainability challenges. Teams work together to construct sustainable cities through planning, building, and reviewing. Although it's not as intense as our main simulation, it effectively promotes team cohesion and is a fun experience. What makes ThinkBuild Simulation unique is its seamless integration of virtual simulations and in-person interaction. With this innovative approach, all 103 participants can fully immerse themselves in the interactive experience and enjoy the benefits of collaborating face-to-face.

During the ThinkBuild Simulation, participants gain valuable insights and key learnings:

• Understanding Team Stages: Participants can experience and understand the different stages of team development, leading to a deeper appreciation for team dynamics and alignment with Sustainable Operations' ESG principles.

• Building and Sustaining Culture: Through sustainable city planning, teams learn how to build and sustain a culture and identity within a team, an invaluable skill applicable to their real-life work environments, where they can better understand the role of People and Culture. 

• Problem Solving and Growth: Through ideation, problem-solving, and growing as a cohesive unit, participants gain problem-solving skills that can be effectively applied in their professional lives. This aligns with Effective Governance as part of their ESG principles. 

This holistic approach not only enhances team performance but also instils a sense of purpose and achievement in participants, making it a transformative experience that extends beyond the simulation itself.

ESG-Focused Simulations: Bridging Theory and Practice

Participants face scenarios and challenges that demand the application of ESG practices for success. This hands-on approach not only educates but also encourages critical thinking about applying ESG principles to their roles. They learn how sustainable practices can positively impact their work, their team, and the environment.

In a world where change is the only constant, the ability to adapt and improve is crucial. Gamification, with its built-in feedback mechanisms, ensures teams don't just participate but progress. It's a win-win for businesses and employees, making team building more effective and enjoyable than ever before. This collaborative element enhances not only team dynamics but also deepens their understanding of ESG principles through shared insights.

Physical ThinkBuild simulation example

Measuring Success: The Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model

To gauge the impact of the ThinkBuild Simulation, we employ the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model, focusing on Level 1 & 2 evaluation, which assesses participants' experience and also learning.

The infographic presents a comprehensive overview of the results attained

The Results Speak Volumes 

AIA employees rated the ThinkBuild Simulation highly, with an impressive overall rating of 8 out of 10. This isn't just a number; it's a testament to the effectiveness of gamification in team building and ESG education.

Here's what some participants had to say:

• "Hands-on experience that tackles real-life challenges.”

• "Engaging trainers who make learning enjoyable.”

• "Not your typical training; the skills gained apply both at work and in daily life.”

Elevate Your Team Building with Gamification

Want to improve your team-building skills? Look no further than gamification. With its feedback mechanisms, gamification ensures that teams not only participate but also progress. This can lead to increased effectiveness and enjoyment for both businesses and employees.

Think Codex and AIA have collaborated to create an example of how gamification can be used to elevate team-building, foster ESG insights, and drive success in organizations across industries. By unlocking the full potential of your teams, you can empower them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's business landscape.

If you're interested in exploring different ways that team-building gamification simulations can help you achieve your organizational goals, speak to our CONSULTANT for FREE demo session today.