Gamification in Agile

Gamification in Agile: Highlights from COMDEZ's October Event

At COMDEZ, we recently held an inspiring session on Gamification in Agile with Agile Network India's Noida Chapter. This event was a fantastic opportunity to dive into Agile practices and see how gamification can improve team engagement, project management, and company culture.

Experts Sharing Their Insights

The session brought together top Agile coaches and project management professionals, including:

• Vikas Awasthi - Enterprise Agile Coach
• Deepak Chowdhry - Project Manager & Scrum Master at Tata Consultancy Services
• Dipashree Jha - Business Transformation Consultant at IBM
• Supriya Mishra - Associate Director, Enterprise Agile Coach
• Kannav Goyal - Release Train Manager at NatWest Group
• Pramod Shrivastav - Project Manager at Robosoft Technologies
• Divik Thareja - Agile Evangelist at TO THE NEW
• Prateek Nigam - Kanban Trainer
• Amit Gujral - Chief Marketing Officer at JK Tyre
• Aman Khan - Full Stack Developer at COMDEZ

"Total Football" by Vishal Goyal

A highlight of the session was the presentation by Vishal Goyal, Principal Designer at COMDEZ, who introduced a new Agile framework called Total Football. Inspired by Johan Cruyff's football philosophy, this concept brings a fresh approach to teamwork in Agile.

Vishal shared how Total Football encourages collaboration, adaptability, and skill-sharing across teams. His 20+ years in design and technology have shown him that the best way to build innovative, scalable products is by blending technology with creative design.

Key Points from "Total Football"

1. Collaborative Thinking: Teams work together seamlessly, sharing skills and adapting quickly to project needs.
2. Gamified Talent Management: Team members learn new skills and rotate roles, which keeps work engaging and boosts creativity.
3. Goal-Setting Focus: Clear goals help teams stay focused and motivated, driving projects toward success.
4. Flexible Roles: In Total Football, roles aren’t rigid. Team members can take on different tasks, making the team more resilient and adaptable.

Real Success Stories

Vishal shared examples of how COMDEZ has used Total Football for projects, like the OKAS human-centric home automation product. This approach led to faster project delivery, fewer defects, and improved team motivation.

Why Gamification in Agile Matters

Gamifying Agile practices has real benefits. It can boost team morale, make goal-setting more effective, and create a more enjoyable work experience. At COMDEZ, we’re excited to keep pushing boundaries and exploring new methods to build engaging and innovative projects.

For more on how we’re driving Agile excellence, visit COMDEZ and stay tuned for future events that bring the best in Agile thinking and design innovation.