Few of our published research work available here:
Role of reinforcements in gamification
Abstract—Gamification is the use of game design elements in non-game contexts (Deterding, Dixon, Khaled & Nacke 2011), which uses the token method of reinforcement to modify individual behaviours (Kazdin, 1977). Gamification is considered as a solution for enhancing work motivation in employees. The present study is an attempt to find out the importance of reinforcement in the process of ‘Insignio’ gamification, a gaming frame work that brings in the gaming aspects for a large group of individuals at work. The sample included 50 teams in one multinational IT organisation. As per the findings, when reinforcement decreases in gamification, employee motivation towards work decreases and as a result work performance decreases. Regular and continued reinforcements play a critical role in employee motivation towards work and employee work performance. The study also gives an insight into the importance of praise, learning and continuous improvement. [Download]
Keywords: Token, Reinforcement, Gamification, Work motivation, Employee performance
Agile HR as Catalyst: A Regenerative Framework to Thrive in an Evolving World
Abstract— Many of the so-called progressive organisations are still stuck on Frederick Winslow Taylor’s concept of systematically managing work, even though the scope have moved from physical work to knowledge work. We need a paradigm shift and to address the need, we are proposing a framework, “Agile HR as Catalyst”. Through this framework, we intent to reposition the role of HR personnel as a catalyst who embraces agility and enable the organization to be more responsive in this evolving world. Agile HR wears a new hat as a facilitator to leverage the seven dimensions of the framework that includes competence, circles, cadence, catalyst, conversations, context and clarity, to create employee experience where work becomes play. Based on the results observed from experiments done at two product based startups during the year 2020, we believe this alternate approach will help to get work done better. The observations includes an alignment to a larger purpose, increased employee engagement, accountability and a steady rise in predictability of team outcomes. [Download]
Keywords: Agile HR, Catalyst, Regenerative, Clarity, Competence, Circles, Cadence, Conversations, Context, Evolving.
Nucore Transformation Journey: Thriving at uncertain times
Abstract— The COVID-19 outbreak took down travel industry and its associated businesses in 2020, with still no major signs of recovery. This action research explores the approaches and actions an organisation took during the looming crisis to innovate and respond proactively to beat all the odds. The preparations and nimble actions by the leadership team guided by strong principles helped the organisation steer through and launch six products during one of the toughest phases of its existence. [Download]
Keywords: Agile transformation, resilience, employee experience, travel industry, purpose
VIBGYOR: A Regenerative Framework for Organisations to Thrive in an Evolving World
The VIBGYOR framework, comprises of seven dimensions that includes competence, circles, cadence, catalyst, conversations, context and clarity, to create employee experience where work becomes play. Based on the outcomes observed from experiments done at five product based startups for more than ten quarters, it is believed that this alternate approach will help to get work done better. The observations includes an alignment to a larger purpose, increased employee engagement, accountability and a steady rise in predictability of team outcomes. [Download]
Keywords: Regenerative, Thrive, Evolving, Culture, Work, Play, Employee experience.
An enhancement to Agile HR as Catalyst Framework
“Agile HR as Catalyst” framework attempts to address flaws in traditional management approaches. Further studies applying the framework were conducted that spanned across five organisations to identify the suitability and effectiveness. While the studies revealed that there were increase in engagement, accountability and a steady rise in predictability of team outcomes, the study also revealed that the catalyst role may not be restricted to HR and may be played by other members from senior leadership. The success of the role depended on the leaders capability of direction setting and execution. [Download]
Keywords: Agile HR, Catalyst, Regenerative, Clarity, Competence, Circles, Cadence, Conversations, Context, Evolving.