Research Problem: How can Millennial teachers be effectively trained for leadership positions?

Gamification in Leadership Development of Millennials

Related Literature

Millennials:
 As of 2015, the largest generation in the workforce are the Millennials (Pew Research
Center, 2015).
 By 2025, 75% of the workforce will be this generation (Pew Research Center, 2015).
 The Generational Cohort theory, indicates that age groups who had similar life
experiences, such as historical events and societal changes, tend to develop similar
values, inclinations, and attributes (Strauss & Howe, 1991).
 Millennials grew up with technology, and some have accused the generation of being
lazy narcissists who feel they're entitled to everything; however, studies show that
millennials don't differ from any other generation in what they want, it's just that they
grew up in a different background where information has become available instantly
thanks to technology. (Dowdy, 2015).
 Millennials are characterized as well educated, tech-savvy, self-confident, multi-taskers
that have plenty of energy. They have high expectations for themselves, and prefer to
work in teams, rather than as individuals (Yuva, 2007).
Training Programs:
 With an effective and efficient training program, organizations can increase their
performance and competitive edge (Bernardes et. al., 2019).
Training Programs and Millennials:
 traditional classroom lecturing, and traditional training manuals are not very effective on
the Millennial generation where only 6% of Millennials value classroom type training
(PWC, 2011).
 Millennials crave variety in media and are born multitaskers, so they can't just sit and
listen to a talking head, the way earlier generations used to (Novotney, 2010).
Gamification of Training:
 The "gamification of training" means using game design techniques in a non-game
situation to engage users and reinforce a specific skill or concept. (Lawrence, 2018).
 International pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca explored using a voluntary, game-based
learning system to get 500 sales agents up to speed about a new drug. Usage rates were
extremely high (97%), and 95% of the users completed each teaching session. Most of
the agents were also using the game outside of working hours. It proved to be an effective
team-building tool that educated, focused, and energized the sales force. (Lawrence,
2018).
 Leadership development is best acquired through experience and reflection, yet many
traditional leadership training programs are unable to deliver this type of learning
opportunity. (Monahan et al., 2016).
 According to Tariq et. al. (2021), employees are entering leadership positions earlier in
their careers than in the past. Which often results to a lot of trial and error with mishaps
and derailment due to a lack of experience. Which games and simulations can address.
 In an article posted in the DepEd Schools Division of Aurora (n.d.), the author, likened
Mobile Legends to Management and Leadership.
 Effective leadership is an important factor for school success (Garza et. al., 2014).
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