In this episode of Experience Points by University XP, host Dave Eng speaks with Thorsten Kodalle, head of Innovation Laboratory at the Bundeswehr Command and Staff College and an expert in Strategic Wargaming, Gamification, and Serious Games. Thorsten shares insights into integrating Gamification into Strategic Thinking, using board games like Scythe as teaching tools in seminars. He emphasizes the importance of considering DIME (Diplomacy, Information, Military, Economics) in strategic wargaming, and discusses how cultural factors influence military strategy. Thorsten also delves into serious game design, balancing entertainment with educational goals, and shares examples like the cyber card game adapted for crisis management training. The episode highlights the necessity of understanding the purpose of games and aligning game mechanics with educational objectives. Thorsten shares resources for further exploration, emphasizing LinkedIn and his YouTube channel.
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