According to a study conducted by IBM and software developer Seriosity, dedicated MMORPG players display the same characteristics that are needed for a successful leadership in business.
Jim Spohrer, Director of Services Research IBM said, “What we’ve found is that success as a business leader may depend on skills as a gamer. Smart organizations are recognizing valued employees who play online games and apply their skills and experiences as virtual leader to their ‘real world’ jobs.”
Ken Ross, CEO, Seriosity says, “The research proves that online games have valuable lessons for success in business.” The report indicates that gamers who play massively multiplayer online role playing games show signs of proficiency in these traits:
Seriosity has been using this study to promote Attent, which is one of their products. It basically generates a virtual economy for project collaboration and is a solution to information overload. So the next time, if you are chided by anyone for playing online video games, you can gladly tell them that you are acquiring skills to become a CEO!