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Slaying dragons is good for your work. Yes, really.
Slaying dragons is good for your work. Yes, really.
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Apr 28, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Why is Dungeons & Dragons good for the workplace?Since it came out in the 1970s, D&D has gone from geek subculture to the pop-culture mainstream. And now, it’s being recognised as a great way to develop skills for work. Yes, now you can finally say that your time spent playing games is actually upskilling.But it’s not just D&D - card games, board games and other fantasy games give us skills for work: critical thinking, strong communication, empathy and teamwork to name a few.
Released:
Apr 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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