In our data-driven society we’ve come to believe that the best decision-making is driven by analytics, and that leaders should make decisions based only on metrics and statistics. But this is only part of the picture. Underlying all decisions, no matter how data-driven, is image and story. How we see a problem, and the narrative we create around it, informs which facts we see as important, which patterns we notice, and how we factor these into our assessment of a problem and our proposed solutions.

October is upon us, and that means it’s time to start talking about the NASAGA 2026 Schedule. This post will cover the Wednesday and Thursday schedules, with next week’s talking about Friday and Saturday. The below are subject to change: the best place for the most up-to-date information is the NASAGA conference website.

The 20-sided Gamified Podcast team talks with Eleanor and Jesse of Expert Theory, who are revolutionizing simulation design and implementation with the use of their Providence AI platform.

Can the student speak? In this 20-Sided Gamified Podcast episode, Jared, Kelly, and Dr. Frank Rausch of Lander University interview Frank’s students about their experiences learning in a games-based environment. Don’t miss it!