Kristina Risley and Vanissa Wanick 2024. Asking the Experts: A Delphi Method Investigation into Serious Games for Leadership Development. International Conference on Games and Learning Alliance (GALA 2024). Berlin, Germany 20 - 22 Nov 2024 Serious Games Society. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-78269-5_22
| Title | Asking the Experts: A Delphi Method Investigation into Serious Games for Leadership Development |
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| Authors | Kristina Risley and Vanissa Wanick |
| Type | Conference paper |
| Abstract | In an increasingly digital business environment, the development of critical leadership skills such as emotional intelligence and critical thinking is paramount for individual and organisational success. As organisations evolve, innovative and experiential development methods such as serious games become indispensable but these remain underutilised due to reservations around credibility and return on investment. This study employed the Delphi method to consult a panel of experts in leadership development and serious games design, exploring how serious games can foster the development and application of leadership skills. Three master themes emerged, outlining elements of successful serious games for leadership development: simulated interpersonal dynamics, reinforcement for behavioural adjustment and authenticity of learning experience. Sub-themes included motivation and reward, feedback provision, adaptive learning and personalisation, experience of consequences, competitive versus co-operative environments and simulation of complex decisions. Findings are discussed in relation to Flow theory, Social Constructionism and Identity Theory in order to advance the understanding and implementation of serious leadership games for modern contexts. |
| Year | 2024 |
| Conference | International Conference on Games and Learning Alliance (GALA 2024) |
| Publisher | Serious Games Society |
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| Published | 2025 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-78269-5_22 |
| Web address (URL) | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-78269-5_22 |