Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native

How do you get your entire company, even the CFO, certified in cloud? By turning upskilling into a game everyone actually wants to play.

#1about 8 minutes

Why cloud proficiency is essential for business innovation

Elite performing companies leverage cloud technology to innovate faster and more reliably than their competitors.

#2about 6 minutes

Creating a cloud knowledge matrix for your organization

A matrix of roles against cloud knowledge themes helps define proficiency targets for everyone, from engineers to salespeople.

#3about 4 minutes

Driving adoption with a motivation-based learning framework

A successful learning program is built on the three pillars of motivation: providing direction, creating intensity, and ensuring persistence.

#4about 4 minutes

Building a simple app to guide cloud learning paths

A central web application provides curated resources and a clear structure for different cloud topics, giving employees a sense of direction.

#5about 5 minutes

Using gamification to boost learning intensity and persistence

A serious game application with achievements, badges, and team competitions fosters intrinsic motivation and social learning.

#6about 5 minutes

Amplifying the program's impact and measuring success

Supporting activities like internal game shows and certification drives, combined with tracking key metrics, demonstrate the program's tangible business results.

#7about 3 minutes

Core principles for a successful cloud learning journey

A successful transformation prioritizes motivation over enforcement, agility over perfection, and focuses on empowering champions to lead the change.

#8about 10 minutes

Q&A on learning resources and career paths

The speaker answers audience questions about using online courses, his personal career journey, and the day-to-day work of a cloud transformation consultant.