Microsoft Company Meeting: Microsoft Questival
At a glance
The Microsoft Questival was an innovative, virtual event developed in response to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The event combined playful elements and gamified knowledge transfer to inspire and motivate 2,000 employees.
Client: Planworx AG / Microsoft Deutschland GmbH
Industry: Technology
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The initial situation
Originally, the Microsoft Questival was planned as an annual onsite event where employees came together at a real location to celebrate successes and inspire each other. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the event had to be completely redesigned to reflect the new circumstances. The challenge was to create an engaging and motivating experience that brought employees together despite physical distancing.
The solution
The Questival team worked closely with Microsoft to develop a virtual event that was both entertaining and informative. The solution included:
- Development of a gamified platform: We designed a user-friendly platform on which employees could participate in various challenges and quests.
- Individually designed “quests”: Each quest included puzzles and tasks that allowed participants to test their knowledge and gain new information at the same time.
- Interactive online search: Employees were able to search for information related to the past year’s successes on a digital scavenger hunt.
- Celebrating success: During the event, the company’s successes were recognized and the course was set for the new financial year. This took the form of virtual celebrations and interactive elements that motivated and bonded the participants.
Result
The Microsoft Questival was a resounding success and was recognized as award-worthy by the jury. The event achieved its goal of inspiring and motivating 2,000 employees by providing them with a unique combination of fun and learning. The innovative approach, which combined gamified elements with an online quest, not only encouraged engagement but also helped to develop a strong sense of community among participants.
Overall, the Microsoft Questival has shown that even under challenging circumstances it is possible to develop innovative and appealing solutions that strengthen the connection with employees and promote cohesion.
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