Pre-Conference Workshop
June 16, 2025 | Paradox Hotel, Vancouver (BC)

 

 


Gamify Your Data: Transforming Insights into Actionable Results

WORKSHOP LEADER

Sean Dessureault
CEO / Founder
Dr Data Mining

1:00 PM – Registration

1:30 PM – Part 1: Understanding Data and Gamification

  1. Introduction
    Define "Gamify Your Data" and explain its importance in modern decision-making.
    Overview of gamification principles and their intersection with data.
  2. Theoretical Framework
    What is Gamification?
             -  Key elements: points, badges, leaderboards, and narratives.
             -  Behavioral psychology: how gamification motivates and engages users.
             -  How gamification leverages data to create feedback loops.
    Data in Context:
             - Types of data:
                           Structured vs. unstructured
                           Time-series vs. transactional
             - Modern data capture capabilities:
                            Ideal vs. reality
                            PLCs, wearables, fleet management systems
  3. Case Studies
    Real-world examples where gamification has driven actionable insights from data:
              -  Fitness apps (e.g., gamifying health metrics).
              -  Learning platforms (e.g., tracking and rewarding learning progress).
              -  White-collar and other labor-intensive industries.
    Interactive group discussion: Share similar experiences and brainstorm additional applications.
    Transition: Gamification in blue-collar vs. white-collar work.
  4. Activity: Build a Gamified Data Flow
    Participants will design a simple gamification system using a given dataset.
    Example: Creating engagement metrics for foremen and workers in an underground mine.

3:00 PM – Coffee Break


3:30 PM – Part 2: Implementing Data-Driven Gamification

  1. Building Gamification Systems
    Steps to identify the right data points for gamification.
    Tools and platforms that facilitate gamification using data.
  2. Practical Challenges and Solutions
    Addressing common pitfalls, such as poorly designed metrics and the misuse of objective measures for punishment.
    Ethical considerations: avoiding the encouragement of inappropriate behaviors and addiction.
  3. Hands-On Workshop
    Create a scorecard using available safety and productivity metrics.
    Scenario 1: Surface mineral processing plant drawing feed from three different mines.
    Scenario 2: Underground sublevel cave or longwall coal operation.
    Participants will create mock-ups or flowcharts and present them to the group.
  4. Closing Discussion
    Reflection on how gamification can turn data into actionable insights.
    Q&A session and brainstorming for personal projects.


5:00 PM – End of Workshop