Thorsten Kodalle on Strategic WargamingIn this episode of Experience Points by University XP, host Dave Eng speaks with Thorsten Kodalle, head of Innovation Laboratory at the Bundeswehr Command and Staff College and an expert in Strategic Wargaming, Gamification, and Serious Games. Thorsten shares insights into integrating Gamification into Strategic Thinking, using board games like Scythe as teaching tools in seminars. He emphasizes the importance of considering DIME (Diplomacy, Information, Military, Economics) in strategic wargaming, and discusses how cultural factors influence military strategy. Thorsten also delves into serious game design, balancing entertainment with educational goals, and shares examples like the cyber card game adapted for crisis management training. The episode highlights the necessity of understanding the purpose of games and aligning game mechanics with educational objectives. Thorsten shares resources for further exploration, emphasizing LinkedIn and his YouTube channel. If you liked this episode please consider commenting, sharing, and subscribing.Subscribing is absolutely free and ensures that you’ll get the next episode of Experience Points delivered directly to you.I’d also love it if you took some time to rate the show!I live to lift others with learning.  So, if you found this episode useful, consider sharing it with someone who could benefit.Also make sure to visit University XP online at www.universityxp.com University XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook and LinkedIn as University XPAlso, feel free to email me anytime at [email protected] on!Get the full transcript and references for this episode here: https://www.universityxp.com/podcast/128Support the show

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