Foursquare and Corporate Achievements

2010-06-09 : rambling

Some coworkers were trying to explain foursquare to me today; I’m not sure I fully get it, but whatever, I signed up. I think my first goal will be to become the mayor of Espresso Neat. Or maybe my apartment. Probably my apartment.

Anyhow, as I slowly started to understand things, foursquare is pretty much achievements for life. This started another conversation, which leads us to the killer idea: Corporate Achievements.

Let’s illustrate with some badges:

• Completed new hire orientation.
• Sent first email.
• Checked in fix for first bug.
• One month without a sick day.
• Spoke up in a meeting.
• Asked for help.
• Got promoted.
• …

I think this has huge potential. Maybe it can replace performance appraisals. Just check the person’s Corporate Achievement Score against their peers.

I mean, this is a stupid idea. But it would be fun.

1. You mean you haven’t seen this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8IwJXSDrhU&feature=related

   
   — Logan    9 June 2010    #

2. Be nice to be able to replace the entire HR industry with a flat table…

   
   — Bill    9 June 2010    #

3. Damn.

   
   — Aaron N. Tubbs    10 June 2010    #

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