ASQ Orlando 1509 September 2023 Member Meeting

Presentation Title: The Power of Games to Unleash Collaboration and Creativity at Work

Presentation Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we engage with associates and teams. There are now a lot of teams who work in a hybrid or virtual environment. Games are a unique tool that can be used to bring together teams, teach new skills, and help us adapt to the modern workplace. This is especially important for Millennials and Generation Z who have spent their entire lives playing games and want to see them in the workplace. The presentation will provide an overview of the history of games, explore team building games for hybrid or remote teams, and share best practices for using games to maintain quality in an altered work environment.

Date and Time: Thursday, September 28 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm Eastern Time

Presenter Information:

Zac Jarrard

• Mr. Jarrard has worked over 20 years in gaming, leading teams, and managing projects. He has helped others with gamification and project management. He has also presented at several local, regional, and national conferences. He has 8 ASQ and PMI certifications: CQIA, CQPA, SSGB, SSBB, CMQ/OE, PMP, PMI-ACP, and PMI-PBA   
• He has published:
   
  • “Board Games, Zombies, and Minecraft: Gamification in Higher Education” by IGI Global
  • “Building Cities, Pirate Ships, and Fighting Zombies: Using Minecraft to Enhance Online Teaching” by ASQ Education Division
  • “Building Cities and Fighting Monsters: Park University’s Minecraft Journey” by Minecraft: Education Edition 
• His firm Jarrard Consulting LLC has worked with clients in education, nonprofits, and businesses. The company's website is https://jarrardconsulting.net/.