9.5 Theses on the Power and Efficacy of Gamification
by adam on October 31, 2012
Sebastian Deterding’s Microsoft research talk is now online: “9.5 Theses on the Power and Efficacy of Gamification“. You may recall that this talk inspired me to blog about “Running a game at work.” It’s worth an hour if you’re interested (…)
I wish we had their problems
by adam on October 24, 2012
Ben Goldacre talks about how physicians are only getting data on tests that come out positive: I look forward to the day when infosec standards are set based on some tests or evidence, and we have to fight to extract (…)
Compliance Lessons from Lance, Redux
by adam on October 23, 2012
Not too long ago, I blogged about “Compliance Lessons from Lance.” And now, there seems to be dramatic evidence of a massive program to fool the compliance system. For example: Team doctors would “provide false declarations of medical need” to (…)
Running a Game at Work
by adam on October 15, 2012
Friday, I had the pleasure of seeing Sebastian Deterding speak on ’9.5 Theses About Gamification.’ I don’t want to blog his entire talk, but one of his theses relates to “playful reframing”, and I think it says a lot to (…)
The Boy Who Cried Cyber Pearl Harbor
by adam on October 12, 2012
There is, yet again, someone in the news talking about a cyber Pearl Harbor. I wanted to offer a few points of perspective. First, on December 6th, 1941, the United States was at peace. There were worries about the future, (…)
Reporting Mistakes
by adam on October 8, 2012
In “New System for Patients to Report Medical Mistakes” the New York Times reports: The Obama administration wants consumers to report medical mistakes and unsafe practices by doctors, hospitals, pharmacists and others who provide treatment. Hospitals say they are receptive (…)
Have you Run an Elevation of Privilege Tournament?
by adam on October 1, 2012
I got an email recently me asking if I had experience running an Elevation of Privilege tournament. I haven’t, and wanted to ask if anyone out there has done so, please share your experiences and suggestions One element that I (…)