Podcast Summary

In this insightful podcast, Leif introduces Alexandra van der Lee, an expert in leadership and change management who uses serious games as part of her facilitation. Alexandra discusses her approach to experiential learning through gaming, emphasizing how games create a safe environment for participants to experiment with leadership and management techniques. She explains that games allow individuals to step out of their comfort zones and test new approaches in a risk-free setting. The conversation touches on how Alexandra works primarily with public sector clients in the Netherlands and Sweden, helping them improve leadership skills through games and interactive processes.

Here’s how Alexandra is leveraging Actee in her work:

1. Addressing Internal Client Hierarchy: Alexandra uses Actee's game-based learning approach to create engaging and interactive training sessions. This helps bridge the gap between trainers and higher-ranking internal clients. By using games, she can present complex ideas in a more approachable way, fostering open dialogue and collaboration regardless of rank.

2. Support System Through Duos: The duo training model in Actee not only allows participants to collaborate but also enhances their learning experience. Alexandra encourages trainers to rely on each other for support, using Actee's tools to facilitate peer feedback and shared experiences, which builds their confidence and skills more effectively than solo training.

3. Balancing Facilitation and Technical Skills: Actee’s platform provides resources that help participants develop both their facilitation and technical skills. Alexandra guides them in integrating these skills by utilizing the platform’s user-friendly design and structured activities. This dual focus ensures that all trainers, regardless of their starting point, can become proficient in both areas.

4. Advice and Program Design: In designing training programs, Alexandra emphasizes the importance of understanding client needs and infusing fun into the learning process. Actee supports her in this by offering a variety of engaging games and scenarios that she can tailor to meet specific organizational goals. This flexibility allows her to create a rich and enjoyable learning environment that enhances retention and engagement.

Conclusion:

We are proud to support Alexandra van der Lee and Play2Grow in their mission to create impactful learning experiences using our platform. Alexandra has been using Actee’s serious games to design and facilitate a highly engaging Train the Trainer program, which is built around collaboration and practical facilitation exercises.

Through Actee, Alexandra is able to craft structured, immersive training sessions where participants work in pairs to design and lead programs using interactive games. Actee’s flexible framework helps her ensure each training session is well-organized, from initial check-ins to full facilitation of game chapters. This method enables participants to develop both technical and facilitation skills in a hands-on way.

Alexandra’s approach, which focuses on learning through practice and collaboration, is a perfect fit with Actee’s gamified, learner-centric model. By leveraging Actee’s tools, she creates an environment where participants can overcome initial challenges, grow their confidence, and ultimately master the use of serious games for training purposes.

We’re thrilled to see how Alexandra integrates Actee into her programs to provide impactful learning experiences, and we’re excited to continue supporting her as she spreads the benefits of gamification in training worldwide.