Microsoft’s Sarah Bond on What Play Can Teach Us About Work

Sarah Bond, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President of Xbox, shares her insights on how games can provide a glimpse into the future of work. With 3 billion gamers worldwide, video games have the power to enable collaboration, build rapport, break down language and geographic barriers, and even create empathy. As companies begin to explore new ways to enhance teamwork, including venturing into the metaverse, there is a lot to be learned from the world of gaming.

Bond's perspective on the potential of games offers essential insight into how businesses can adapt to change and evolve their working culture. The intersection of games and work creates a unique opportunity for people to learn from each other, build relationships, and develop valuable skills that apply to both their personal and professional lives.

If you're interested in innovative ways to transform teamwork and explore unconventional approaches to work culture, Bond's insights presented on the WorkLab podcast is worth checking out.