While doing research for a new website for a SAP consultant client I came across this very interesting link
http://www.silicon.com/technology/software/2010/11/26/sap-co-ceo-on-how-the-company-is-taking-inspiration-from-the-gaming-world-39746655/
If there was any further need for validation of the gamification concept here it is!! When one of the largest software companies in the world starts visiting gaming conventions and talking to gaming companies like EA (Electronic Arts) everyone sits up and takes notice.
What does it mean for us? A new era in productive fun for working class stiffs? Even if everyone agrees on the concept , how to implement it is the next big question.
Whatever the future holds, it look like fun!! A step in the right direction I think.
Cheers,
Ron
Also view my previous post on gamification - http://miracleworx.com/blog/the-concept-of-gamification-are-indian-businesses-and-web-developers-upto-the-challenge/