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Gamification for Product Excellence

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Published in Sep 2023

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781837638383

Pages 350 pages

Edition 1st Edition

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Product Management

Authors (2):

Mike Hyzy

Bret Wardle

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Table of Contents (15) Chapters

Preface

1. Chapter 1: Gamification Basics

2. Chapter 2: Gamification for Product Managers

3. Chapter 3: Gamification Frameworks and Experts

4. Chapter 4: Understanding Your User

5. Chapter 5: Game Mechanics and Psychology

6. Chapter 6: Designing a Gamification Strategy

7. Chapter 7: Implementing Your Gamification

8. Chapter 8: Challenges and Limitations in Gamification

9. Chapter 9: Selling Your Gamification Strategy

10. Chapter 10: Gamifying Your Product Development Processes

11. Chapter 11: Case Studies and Best Practices

12. Chapter 12: The Future of Gamification

13. Index

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14. Other Books You May Enjoy

Additional players in the game

Not all of the experts in the field of gamification have an established methodology. In addition to all the creators we just mentioned, there are several other thought leaders it is worth knowing about if you plan on diving into gamification. These are people that have done extensive research in the field of game design, psychology, and/or human behavior.

Jane McGonigal

Jane McGonigal is a prominent figure in the field of gamification, renowned for her groundbreaking work in designing games that have a positive impact on individuals and society. Her work revolves around the concept of “serious games,” which are games designed for purposes beyond entertainment. McGonigal believes that games have the potential to address important social, psychological, and environmental issues, and her contributions reflect this belief.

One of McGonigal’s notable contributions is her book, Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How...

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Authors (2)

Mike Hyzy

Mike Hyzy is a highly experienced product strategist and principal consultant with a proven track record of delivering results. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, guiding cross-functional teams to successful product launches and driving growth for his clients. With a deep understanding of the product development landscape, Mike is known for his ability to develop and execute effective product strategies, bringing innovative products to market. Mike holds key certifications, including an NPDP certification from the Product Development and Management Association, a CSPO certification from the Scrum Alliance, and a Foresight Practitioner certification from the Institute for the Future.

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Bret Wardle

Bret Wardle is an advocate for the convergence of design psychology in games and software. This includes concepts such as understanding similarities between professional e-sport players and software power users and studying the societal changes invoked by using “hi-scores” in e-commerce platforms. He finds joy in implementing these findings to make products and experiences people love to use! He started his career as a game designer and has since moved over to primarily software and product design. Bret has worked within organizations as large as Electronic Arts, and as small as two-person start-ups. Bret is Nielsen Norman Group Masters certified, as well as holding a PMC-V certification from the Pragmatic Institute.

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