Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native
How do you get your entire company, even the CFO, certified in cloud? By turning upskilling into a game everyone actually wants to play.
#1about 8 minutes
Why cloud proficiency is essential for business innovation
Elite performing companies leverage cloud technology to innovate faster and more reliably than their competitors.
#2about 6 minutes
Creating a cloud knowledge matrix for your organization
A matrix of roles against cloud knowledge themes helps define proficiency targets for everyone, from engineers to salespeople.
#3about 4 minutes
Driving adoption with a motivation-based learning framework
A successful learning program is built on the three pillars of motivation: providing direction, creating intensity, and ensuring persistence.
#4about 4 minutes
Building a simple app to guide cloud learning paths
A central web application provides curated resources and a clear structure for different cloud topics, giving employees a sense of direction.
#5about 5 minutes
Using gamification to boost learning intensity and persistence
A serious game application with achievements, badges, and team competitions fosters intrinsic motivation and social learning.
#6about 5 minutes
Amplifying the program's impact and measuring success
Supporting activities like internal game shows and certification drives, combined with tracking key metrics, demonstrate the program's tangible business results.
#7about 3 minutes
Core principles for a successful cloud learning journey
A successful transformation prioritizes motivation over enforcement, agility over perfection, and focuses on empowering champions to lead the change.
#8about 10 minutes
Q&A on learning resources and career paths
The speaker answers audience questions about using online courses, his personal career journey, and the day-to-day work of a cloud transformation consultant.
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