Learn IT Sourcing While Having Fun?

What if the key to mastering IT sourcing wasn't another lecture, but a collaborative escape room? Discover how gamified training makes complex skills stick.

#1about 2 minutes

The journey from sourcing expert to effective teacher

An experienced recruiter shares his background in finding talent on platforms like LinkedIn and GitHub and the realization that teaching others requires a different approach.

#2about 4 minutes

Profiling recruiters to tailor training effectively

Recruiters can be profiled along three dimensions—ability, inner drive, and external drive—to better understand their learning needs and motivations.

#3about 5 minutes

Using fun and gamification to boost learning

Incorporating fun through a 'sourcing escape room' proved more effective than traditional training because it ensures high engagement and avoids creating losers.

#4about 7 minutes

Case studies of live and online sourcing escape rooms

Real-world examples demonstrate how sourcing escape rooms were successfully implemented for live, in-person, and large-scale online training sessions, highlighting logistical challenges and outcomes.

#5about 4 minutes

Core principles for impactful recruiter training

Effective training relies on immediate practice of new skills, targeted learning to address specific team needs, and building broader organizational appreciation for the recruitment process.

#6about 6 minutes

Q&A on gamified training for different team sizes

The speaker addresses audience questions on adapting gamified training for small teams, managing mixed skill levels by setting a minimum standard, and identifying internal sourcing ambassadors.