Published in Immersive Learning·Feb 2, 2021The Fotis Rogkotis MVP AwardHonouring the memory of someone who was a symbol of everything HackFu stands for — Each of us has the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those around us. There are many ways we can do this, but none is more powerful than living the values that we believe are important. …Hackfu4 min read
Published in Immersive Learning·Mar 12, 2020Learning & Development in a startup businessWhen is the right time to start your company’s learning & development programme? — The CEO excitedly ripped off the packing tape and eagerly opened the cardboard box. Inside were the three new books that had been ordered online the day before. In these books lay the secrets to success in business, or at least that is what the reviews on the back promised…Business6 min read
Published in Immersive Learning·Oct 26, 2019Why we need ERIC!Sharing ideas is important when developing your market — “The organisers and crew ushered everyone into shot for the official Escape Room Industry Conference photograph. The ERIC organisers had brought together attendees who represented a wide cross-section of industries and interests. …Business6 min read
Published in Immersive Learning·Apr 28, 2019The Player’s DilemmaWhat can game theory teach us about our business? — “Abraham Lincoln straightened his hat and fixed his stare on the cowboy stood across the table from him. The next decision he made would affect the outcome of the event his team had fought so valiantly to win. But more than that, it could affect his working relationships forever. Would…Events6 min read
Published in Immersive Learning·Feb 18, 2019Does “Immersive Learning” really work?How active immersive learning techniques can have a positive impact on difficult to reach young people — I usually begin my articles with a story, but this time what I have to say is the story. It’s about the results of using immersive learning techniques with disengaged young people and the positive impact it can have on them. The story I will tell comes from a Young…Immersive Learning5 min read
Published in Immersive Learning·Jan 16, 2019Learning by Escaping – Part IIILeadership and the Escape Game — Their progress had stalled and the team were becoming restless. The clock continued to count down and the tension in the room was rising, along with the volume of the voices. Then cutting through the chatter came a single clear and calm voice. “What if we look at this problem…Leadership9 min read
Published in Immersive Learning·Dec 3, 2018Learning by Escaping — Part IIWhat your last escape game can teach you about your business performance — “Alex didn’t like solving maths puzzles in escape games. Just looking at the numbers seemed to jumble them up, maybe it was the time pressure. But then Charlie, a whizz with numbers over pressure headed their way. But they weren’t there to do the puzzle, they were only there to…Agile8 min read
Published in Immersive Learning·Nov 21, 2018Learning by Escaping — Part IHow time constraints affect our behaviours “The clock was counting down. The beads of sweat were forming on the brows of each of the team members as they desperately tried to complete the final puzzle. Would they manage to unlock the final piece of the machine in order to save the Universe from the impending Time…Escape Games6 min read
Published in Immersive Learning·Nov 8, 2018Competition vs Shared Goals“In the gloom of the operations room the five Presidents huddled together with the arbitrator. The flickering of the electric lights, as the generator strained to maintain the required current, was the only sign that they were deep underground in a bunker. …Cybersecurity5 min read
