The Kids are Alright: How the Gamer Generation is Changing the Workplace

Beck, John C.

ISBN 10: 1422104354 / ISBN 13: 9781422104354

Published by Harvard Business Review Press, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Kids are Alright: How the Gamer Generation is Changing the Workplace
• Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1422104354
• ISBN 13: 9781422104354
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 8 ounces

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Synopsis

Think video games are kids’ stuff? Think again. According to authors John C. Beck and Mitchell Wade all those hours immersed in game culture have created masses of employees with unique attributes. This new generation that’s ninety-million strong has an amazing ability to multitask, solves problems creatively, and brings unexpected leadership to the table.

But to tap these skills, we need to understand and appreciate the different ways gamers think and behave. The Kids Are Alright dispels common myths about gamers and reveals them as committed, team-oriented people who play to win.

About the Authors

John C. Beck is a partner with Andersen Consulting, based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Mitchell Wade develops information tools and strategy for firms like Google, RAND, and Charles Schwab.