World of Warcraft and Learning

John Seely Brown discusses the value of World of Warcraft players over traditional MBA graduates, emphasizing the game's collaborative and self-organizing nature. He highlights the game's ability to generate numerous strategic ideas and the importance of guilds as knowledge-refining groups. Brown contrasts this with corporate environments, noting the game's meritocracy and self-measurement practices. He suggests redesigning work environments to incorporate these gaming principles, fostering passion-driven learning and innovation.

Why does John Seely Brown prefer hiring a World of Warcraft player over a Harvard MBA?

• Due to their financial expertise

• Because they are more educated

• Due to their strategic thinking and collaboration skills

• Because they have better gaming skills

What is a key feature of World of Warcraft guilds?

• They focus solely on individual achievements

• They are led by a single leader

• They are fundamentally collaborative

• They operate with a strict bonus structure

How do World of Warcraft guilds handle new strategic ideas?

• By refining and integrating them into gameplay

• By ignoring them

• By discarding them

• By voting on them

What is a characteristic of high-end guilds in World of Warcraft?

• They have a constitution and are merit-based

• They are led by a single leader

• They focus on individual achievements

• They have a strict hierarchy

What is the purpose of after-action reviews in World of Warcraft guilds?

• To plan the next raid

• To allow open criticism and improvement

• To criticize the leader

• To reward the best player

How do dashboards in World of Warcraft differ from corporate dashboards?

• They are imposed by managers

• They are self-invented by players

• They are used for marketing

• They measure financial performance

What mantra is commonly encountered in World of Warcraft?

• If I ain't leading, it ain't fun

• If I ain't learning, it ain't fun

• If I ain't winning, it ain't fun

• If I ain't earning, it ain't fun

What is a potential benefit of redesigning work environments like World of Warcraft?

• Enhanced talent acceleration and learning

• More hierarchical structures

• Reduced collaboration

• Increased financial gains

What drives the learning environment in World of Warcraft?

• Financial incentives

• Strict rules

• External rewards

• Passion and curiosity

What is emphasized in the redesign of work environments inspired by World of Warcraft?

• Focus on individual achievements

• Interest-driven learning

• Reduction of teamwork

• Strict adherence to rules