How to Adapt CNC Training for the Next Generation of Manufacturing Leaders - Part 2, 413

Gamification. Gamification is a highly successful strategy in the world of marketing. It's used all the time to enhance engagement in children's education. How can we apply gamification concepts to manufacturing education?  Mike Payne, Paul Van Metre, Gabe Kooyers, and Chris Townsend joined me in this discussion and nailed down some incredible ways to leverage gamification. Because if you're not motivating your students (or employees), then you're not MakingChips. If you're not MakingChips, you're not making money. BAM! – Nick Goellner Segments [0:27] Check out the Manufacturing Transformed podcast! [3:04] Introducing Chris Townsend [4:14] The Chip on Nick's Shoulder: Being "pitch-slapped" [7:02] Chris's background in engineering [9:46] Creating Eagle Manufacturing  [13:27] Using gamification with students [16:07] Gamifying ProShop [20:00] Graduate to NetSuite by Oracle! [21:26] Simulating a business for education [28:10] Teaching employability skills Resources mentioned on this episode Netsuite by Oracle Get ProShop ERPs free guide TITANS of CNC Academy Connect with Chris Townsend Connect with Paul Van Metre Connect with Mike Payne Regional Opportunity Initiatives, Inc. Olson Custom Designs  Check out the Manufacturing Transformed podcast! Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube