Get Serious About Fun

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W hen most people hear the word play, they picture children on a playground or a pile of blocks on a living room floor. In professional settings, people often label play as frivolous or something that happens after employees complete the real work. Yet in L&D, play is a powerful pathway to serious outcomes, such as stronger engagement, deeper understanding, better recall, and more confident performance.

When most people hear the word play, they picture children on a playground or a pile of blocks on a living room floor. In professional settings, people often label play as frivolous or something that happens after employees complete the real work. Yet in L&D, play is a powerful pathway to serious outcomes, such as stronger engagement, deeper understanding, better recall, and more confident performance.