To keep up with the compliance and quality standards, companies in regulated industries are required to train their employees. While these training sessions hold great importance, are employees retaining anything? With advancements in learning and development, Gamification is what will sail the boat! Within this blog, we will delve into how Gamification is a revolutionary way to deliver training sessions.

Imagine you have just started working for a regulated industry, and your role requires you to complete a rigorous training. These training sessions are there to ensure that the company remains compliant with the laws and maintains quality standards for the public interest. This aspect makes these sessions essential to ensure the company is compliant with government regulations.

These training sessions are not merely formalities; they are critical safeguards, ensuring adherence to complex laws, safeguarding public interest, and maintaining the highest quality benchmarks. Yet, despite their paramount importance, a crucial question lingers: are employees truly retaining anything from these vital sessions? Studies suggest that with traditional methods, students retain 8% to 10% of information.

When the stakes are this high, retaining information is integral. This gap between traditional learning and self-paced learning can be filled by making lessons fun and engaging. Or in other words, transforming lessons with Gamification.

Why Traditional SOP Training Falls Short?

Before we understand the solution to integrating Gamification of Learning, it is essential to fully understand why traditional training sessions fall short. Regulated industries constantly struggle to meet the demanding nature of their industry – to be compliant with government regulations. Ever thought why they struggle to maintain a quality standard? The reason can be stated in 5 different ways:

  • Passive learning
  • No learning retention
  • Measuring true understanding is not possible
  • Inefficient with high cost
  • Amplified risk of non-compliance

Enter Gamification: A Paradigm Shift in Learning

Gamification, at its core, is the strategic application of game-design elements and game principles in non-game contexts. When applied to SOP training, it’s not about turning critical compliance into trivial play, but rather leveraging intrinsic human motivators to make learning more effective, memorable, and impactful.

The magic lies in transforming passive consumption into active participation.

  • Interactive Quizzes & Scenario-Based Challenges: Moving beyond multiple-choice, these present realistic dilemmas that require applying SOP knowledge to find the correct, compliant path.
  • Simulations & Virtual Environments: High-fidelity simulations allow employees to virtually perform complex procedures, operate equipment, or navigate compliance decision trees, building muscle memory for correct actions.
  • Scoring, Progress Tracking & Levels: Clear visual indicators of progress keep learners motivated. Advancing through “levels” for mastering different SOP modules creates a sense of accomplishment.
  • Badges & Certifications: Digital badges awarded for completing modules, achieving high scores, or demonstrating proficiency serve as visible recognition of skill and knowledge.
  • Leaderboards & Peer Recognition: Public (or private) leaderboards can drive engagement by tapping into the natural human desire to excel among peers.
  • Story-driven Learning Paths: Weaving SOPs into engaging narratives or problem-solving quests makes the information more relatable, memorable, and contextual.

Revolutionizing Compliance: Tangible Benefits of Gamified SOP Training

The adoption of gamification in SOP training isn’t just about making learning “fun”; it’s about driving measurable, impactful results that directly address the core challenges of regulated industries.

Brihha: Your One-Stop-Shop to Learning

Brihha, a learning platform, allows you to integrate gamification within learning pathways and measure the benefits there and then. This isn’t just about adding superficial elements; it’s about leveraging human psychology to drive engagement, motivation, and ultimately, measurable learning outcomes.

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