Company
PlayGain is a spin-off company from scientific research by Marko Kesti. The foundation idea was that organization development can be fostered by combining evidence-based science and gamification.
We started the company with Mekiwi and a key specialist with some business angels. The first product was the leadership simulation learning game which includes scientific research key theories and findings.. The second step was implementing artificial intelligence learning support for the pedagogical learning game.
Our passion is to create innovative new generation solutions for organization development.
PlayGain Ltd
Address: Rantakukantie 1 B 9, 90540, Oulu, Finland
Tel. CEO Marko Kesti +358 (0)40 717 8006
Email: info@playgain.fi
Team
Marko Kesti, M.Sc., Dr., title of Docent at HRM-Performance
CEO and Research
Works as research director at the University of Lapland, Finland. Completed Ph.D. in 2012 and is now leading the research program dealing with human capital productivity. Having title of Docent at human research management and human capital productivity. Has written several books of my research subjects, and am active in presenting research findings at conferences and seminars. Utilizing research results in helping organizations to analyze and improve their human capital performance. All my analyzing tools and development methods are widely in use at Finnish business and municipal organizations.
Terhi Kesti, M.Soc.Sc. (Man.), eMBA
Finance, HR, and customer coaching
I have 20 years’ experience in productive leadership and HR-management. My pro gradu thesis concerned experiences of playing and learning by the Productive Leadership simulation game of PlayGain. My special interests are situation sensible leadership, productivity, and QWL. I have been a presenter at leadership seminars and workshop facilitator in-game playing sessions. My presentations are geared to helping supervisors to become more credible by recognizing the efforts of their leadership actions.