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RiskEd: Gamified Risk Management
RiskEd is iSolvRisk's inaugural gamified risk management experience. This dynamic platform allows players to collaborate and solve various challenges in risk management, underwriting, brokering, claims, strategic planning, and other critical decision-making areas. The players use the RiskIt tool to solve these challenges Within RiskEd, players join ecosystems where they can engage with challenges crafted by educators, recruiters, industry professionals, and employers. These ecosystems are interactive environments where participants can test their skills, learn from real-world scenarios, and compete with peers. RiskEd's versatility makes it a powerful tool for the insurance and education industries. It can train emerging professionals, enhance recruitment efforts, and support ongoing education. Whether used in classrooms, corporate training programs, conferences, and other relevant business events or continued educational and professional designation courses, RiskEd transforms risk management into an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience that significantly shifts the mainstream perception of the insurance industry in society.
Gauntlets
Gauntlets are a unique blend of professional networking and programming hackathons designed to be engaging and accessible. They’re in-person, versatile activities that can take place in various settings, such as standalone events, classrooms, conferences, company gatherings, or any professional environment. During a Gauntlet, participants are randomly grouped into teams and given 20-40 minutes to solve high-level risk management and insurance challenges. The format is designed to be challenging and enjoyable, fostering teamwork and quick thinking. Players scan a QR code to participate, immediately entering the ecosystem in RiskEd where the Gauntlet’s challenges are hosted. Top performers are rewarded with prizes and the opportunity to attend exclusive Gauntlets, where employers actively seeking new talent are present.
Rumbles
Rumbles are a gamified risk management experience tailored specifically for sports fans. They combine the thrill of sports trivia with the strategic depth of risk management, creating a unique and engaging experience that brings fans together in a competitive yet social environment. In a Rumble, participants are formed into teams and compete to solve challenging trivia and decision-making scenarios related to their favorite sports teams. Rumbles allow fans to test their knowledge, engage with others, and develop strategic thinking skills in a dynamic atmosphere. Top performers in a Rumble are rewarded with exclusive prizes, such as tickets to major sporting events, unique fan experiences, and top-tier prizes. Beyond the immediate rewards, Rumbles provide a platform for fans to connect with like-minded individuals and build lasting relationships within their sports teams’ community. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking for a fun and interactive way to engage with your favorite team, Rumbles offers a fresh and exciting way to immerse yourself in the sports fan experience.
Enhancing Classroom Learning
RiskEd and Gauntlets revolutionize the classroom experience by gamifying real-world decision-making scenarios. They seamlessly integrate them into business-related courses such as risk management and insurance, business management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. These tools transform traditional learning into dynamic, interactive experiences that make complex concepts more accessible and engaging for students. In the classroom, RiskEd enhances every aspect of the educational process. Homework assignments become captivating challenges where students apply classroom knowledge to real-world problems. Instead of typical assignments, students might develop risk management strategies, analyze marketing data, or simulate entrepreneurial ventures. This approach reinforces learning and encourages critical thinking and practical problem-solving. Gauntlets turn regular classes into exciting competitions. Students are randomly grouped into teams and given a set amount of time to solve high-level challenges related to course material. Whether making underwriting decisions in an insurance course or strategic planning in a business management class, time pressure and team dynamics mimic real-world business environments, helping students build technical skills and teamwork. RiskEd also reimagines traditional assessments like tests and quizzes. Instructors can create ecosystems where students complete challenges to demonstrate their understanding. These challenges are scored in real time, providing immediate feedback and making assessments more engaging and reflective of real-world scenarios. This method tests students' knowledge and their ability to apply it practically, better preparing them for their future careers. Versatile and adaptable, RiskEd and Gauntlets can be used across various disciplines. Marketing students can develop and test campaigns, while entrepreneurship students can simulate business launches and navigate the challenges of growing a startup. This adaptability makes RiskEd an invaluable resource for educators seeking to enhance their teaching methods and engage students in meaningful, real-world learning. By incorporating RiskEd and Gauntlets into the classroom, educators create an educational, exciting, and relevant learning environment. This bridges the gap between theory and practice and equips students with the skills needed to succeed in the business world.
Elevating Professional Events
Gauntlets revolutionizes insurance conferences by transforming traditional events into dynamic, interactive experiences that leave a lasting impact. By incorporating Gauntlets, organizers can highlight specific topics, enhance attendee engagement, and make presentations more resonant. Gauntlets can be tailored during a conference to emphasize critical themes, allowing participants to apply their lessons in real-time. This hands-on approach reinforces content and makes complex subjects more relatable. For example, participants might solve insurance scenarios based on the event’s discussions, deepening their understanding through practical application. Gauntlets also provide a unique networking opportunity, bringing together professionals at different career stages. By randomly grouping participants into teams, Gauntlets encourages collaboration and the exchange of ideas between industry veterans, emerging professionals, and potential employers. This interaction fosters meaningful connections and breaks down networking barriers. The challenges in Gauntlets also serve as natural conversation starters, sparking discussions beyond the event. Attendees leave with new knowledge, strengthened professional relationships, and a shared sense of accomplishment. Incorporating Gauntlets into professional events elevates the experience by making it more engaging, interactive, and relevant, ensuring attendees depart with valuable insights and connections that endure long after the event concludes.
Memorable Employee Engagement
Gauntlets can seamlessly integrate into after-hours work events, creating an unforgettable experience that combines professional development with fun and relaxation. Picture this: your team gathers at a stylish off-site venue, with refreshments flowing and a relaxed atmosphere. As the evening unfolds, employees are grouped into teams to tackle engaging challenges, each striving to outdo the other for the grand prize—whether it’s PTO, a coveted award, or simple bragging rights. Employees get to unwind and socialize in different settings while collaborating on challenges that test their skills and creativity. The excitement of competing in a Gauntlet and the allure of great prizes keep morale high and leave participants with lasting memories. Gauntlets are also ideal for breaking the ice with interns and new associates. By pairing them with these interactive challenges, you create a fun and effective way for newcomers to get to know their colleagues. The shared experience of working together on Gauntlet tasks helps forge connections quickly, easing the transition into the company culture. Additionally, Gauntlets can be used for in-office social days, where employees come together over lunch to participate in the challenges. This format provides a refreshing break from the usual routine, fostering camaraderie and engagement within the office. The day culminates in the awarding of a prize to the top performer, adding an element of excitement and recognition to the event. Whether held after hours, during a social day or as part of onboarding, Gauntlets offers a versatile and engaging way to enhance employee interaction and create a positive, collaborative workplace environment.
Talent& Knowledge Retainment
Gauntlets are revolutionizing how the risk management and insurance industries attract, evaluate, and retain talent. By gamifying these fields, Gauntlets shift the perception of risk management and insurance from traditional, perhaps mundane, industries into exciting, challenging, and rewarding industries. This transformation opens the door for a broader range of nontraditional talent to explore careers in these fields—emerging professionals who might never have considered insurance a career now see it as a dynamic and engaging field full of opportunities. For employers, Gauntlets provide a unique tool to optimize the recruitment process. Not only can they assess a candidate's risk management aptitude through real-time problem-solving, but they can also observe crucial soft skills in action. Gauntlets offers hiring managers a window into how potential employees engage, collaborate, and communicate with individuals they’ve never encountered. This insight into a candidate's teamwork, leadership, and adaptability is invaluable in identifying professionals who are technically competent and possess the interpersonal skills necessary to thrive in a collaborative work environment. Moreover, Gauntlets serve as a powerful method for capturing and retaining the knowledge of seasoned professionals within the industry. Employers can leverage the extensive experience of their veteran employees by encouraging them to create challenges based on real-world scenarios they’ve encountered throughout their careers. By offering bonuses or other incentives, companies can motivate these experts to share their knowledge, ensuring that critical insights and strategies are passed down to the next generation of professionals. These custom-created challenges can be used in multiple ways. For example, they can be integral parts of training programs for new associates, helping them learn from the best, or they can be employed during recruitment to identify bright talent with the decision-making skills that employers seek. By capturing this knowledge, companies preserve invaluable expertise and create engaging and practical learning experiences that directly contribute to the development of their future workforce. In essence, RiskEd and Gauntlets are reshaping the risk management and insurance industries by broadening the talent pool, providing deeper insights into potential hires, and preserving the invaluable experience of seasoned professionals. They are tools that open up life-changing career opportunities for emerging professionals while ensuring that critical industry knowledge is retained and utilized effectively.