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Why Gamification Matters at Work: What Homo Ludens Teaches About Play and Work

Huizinga argued in Homo Ludens that culture arises in and as play. What play's features mean for work and onboarding, and gamification beyond points and badges.

Nov 2, 2026

Work (Tech)

Onboarding Is an Experience, Not a Document: Deciding Sticks Better Than Reading

Plenty of onboarding docs, yet new members still get lost. Why reading doesn't stick, and the four things good onboarding needs instead.

Nov 1, 2026

Work (Tech)

Why Onboarding Matters in Projects: Decisions Made Without Context Become Risks

People join projects all the time. A PM's look at repeated explanations, slow ramp-up and context-free decisions, and why onboarding is project management work.

Oct 31, 2026

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Why Gamification Matters at Work: What Homo Ludens Teaches About Play and Work

Onboarding Is an Experience, Not a Document: Deciding Sticks Better Than Reading

Why Onboarding Matters in Projects: Decisions Made Without Context Become Risks

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