The primary goal was to create a suite of digital leadership training resources that would recognize outstanding employees, encourage top performance, and foster engagement in a digital, remote work environment. The training needed to be relevant, accessible, and engaging for a diverse, global audience, supporting O.C. Tanner's Great Work line of products.
O.C. Tanner is a global engagement company focused on employee recognition. They challenged AllenComm to design a learning solution that would set them apart in the marketplace by going beyond rote learning and focusing on action-based, real-world application for their Great Work product line.
AllenComm provided leadership development, microlearning, gamification, motion graphics, and responsive design services for the O.C. Tanner project. These services were combined to create a suite of engaging, accessible, and effective digital training modules.
The O.C. Tanner gamified training solution won several prestigious awards, including two Gold Brandon Hall Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence Awards (Best Custom Content and Best Use of Games and Simulations for Learning), the Platinum Best of Show Aurora Award, and the Horizon Interactive Award.
AllenComm designed seven gamification modules for O.C. Tanner's Great Work eLearning. These modules used dynamic gamification strategies to create engaging, real-life scenarios that allowed learners to practice and apply leadership skills in a fun and motivating way.
The solution included microlearning, gamification, motion graphics, and responsive design to ensure accessibility and engagement across devices and learning preferences.
The training was designed to appeal to a wide range of cultures, industries, and socioeconomic groups, ensuring relevance and accessibility for O.C. Tanner's global workforce.
The modules were SCORM-compliant and designed for desktop and laptop use, with accessibility for mobile devices as well. This ensured compatibility with standard learning management systems and broad device support.
The modules featured crisp writing, great design, and dynamic gamification strategies, allowing learners to "try out" skills in realistic scenarios. This approach made the training memorable, motivating, and valuable for performance improvement.
The training provided a best-in-class learner experience, improved leadership skills, and supported O.C. Tanner's goal of recognizing and motivating employees. The solution's effectiveness was validated by multiple industry awards.
The modules were designed for desktop and laptop use, with additional support for mobile devices, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of users. The content was also crafted to be relevant and useful for diverse audiences.
The solution stands out due to its focus on real-world application, dynamic gamification, and its ability to engage and motivate learners. Its effectiveness is demonstrated by multiple industry awards and positive business outcomes for O.C. Tanner.
Effectiveness was measured through learner engagement, skill application, and industry recognition, as evidenced by the multiple awards received for the project.
Microlearning was used to deliver concise, focused training modules that fit into the flow of work, making it easier for learners to engage with and retain key leadership concepts.
Motion graphics were used to create visually engaging content, making the learning experience more dynamic and memorable for participants.
SCORM compliance ensures that the training modules can be integrated with standard learning management systems, allowing for tracking, reporting, and consistent delivery across platforms.
The project demonstrates AllenComm's commitment to creating tailored, innovative learning solutions that address specific client needs, leverage advanced modalities, and deliver measurable results.
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How do you recognize outstanding employees for top performance, get great results and encourage hard work, and stay connected even as work moves into a digital, remote space?
O.C. Tanner, a global engagement company, sought to create a suite of digital leadership training resources to complement their Great Work line of products designed to recognize employees. The training needed to appeal to diverse cultures, industries, and socioeconomic groups. Additionally, the materials needed to be relevant, useful, accessible, and offer opportunities to practice the Great Work skills in a fun and engaging way.
Leaders at O.C. Tanner challenged AllenComm to create a learning solution that would set them apart in the marketplace and go beyond rote learning of concepts by focusing on action-based, real-world application.
AllenComm chose to springboard off O.C. Tanner’s proven concepts and specific objectives to design seven gamification modules to be used in their Great Work eLearning. AllenComm set out to create a fun and engaging collection of microcourses that provides a real-life and business results application, and has a lasting effect on the learners. We wanted learners to walk away feeling that the training is absolutely worth their time and contains valuable, retainable information that motivates and supports performance.
The learning modules were designed to accomplish the following: