159. Enhancing User Engagement Through Gamification | Renato Carbone and Thiago Barrionuevo

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In this exciting episode of the Productized Podcast, host Andre Marquet sits down with gamification experts Renato Carbone and Thiago Barrionuevo to dive deep into the transformative power of gamification in product development. Discover how integrating game elements—such as points, rewards, and challenges—into non-game contexts can significantly enhance user engagement and drive innovation. Key Takeaways: - Understanding Gamification: Learn what gamification truly means and how it can revolutionize user interaction by incorporating game mechanics into everyday experiences. - Audience Insight: Renato and Thiago emphasize the importance of knowing your target audience and their intrinsic motivators to craft effective gamification strategies. - The Octalysis Framework: Explore the Octalysis Framework, a powerful tool for designing engaging and motivational gamification strategies that resonate with users. - Creativity & Open-Mindedness: The discussion highlights how playing games fosters creativity and problem-solving skills, and the importance of creating a safe, open environment for these skills to flourish. - Gamification in HR: Discover how gamification can be leveraged in HR processes for assessment and team building, making work more engaging and effective. The episode also touches on the benefits of playing games, not just for enjoyment, but as a way to stimulate the brain and encourage creative thinking. Renato and Thiago share insights on overcoming biases against games in professional settings and the value of experienced players in introducing complex games to newcomers. Listen in to spark your creativity and elevate your product strategies with gamification! Where to find Thiago: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thiago-barrionuevo/ Where to find Renato: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renatocarbs/ Where to find us: JOIN THE COMMUNITY 👉 http://bit.ly/3aMvWn2 Website: https://productized.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/productized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/productized.co/ Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/pt-BR/Productized/ Where to find Andre: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquet/