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Slaying dragons is good for your work. Yes, really.

04.28.2023 - By ABC listenPlay

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Why is Dungeons & Dragons good for the workplace?

Since it came out in the 1970s, D&D has gone from geek subculture to the pop-culture mainstream. And now, it’s being recognised as a great way to develop skills for work. Yes, now you can finally say that your time spent playing games is actually upskilling.

But it’s not just D&D - card games, board games and other fantasy games give us skills for work: critical thinking, strong communication, empathy and teamwork to name a few.

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