Learning through play... a story as old as learning itself, and one that has taken on a new dimension in recent decades, making its mark in fields as varied as marketing, communications and, of course, vocational training. Gamification has become an increasingly popular way of developing both soft and hard skills. But what's the best way to use this approach and for what kinds of training? What are the best practices and new uses? Gilles Basset, Director of Customized Program Development at emlyon business school, explains what an edutainment approach can bring to professional training.

Capgemini supports organizations worldwide in their transformation by harnessing the full power of technology and addressing all aspects of business needs, from strategy and design to operations management. Founded over 50 years ago as a consulting and IT services company, Capgemini now employs over 350,000 people globally. In France, it has nearly 40,000 employees focusing on management and engineering consulting, outsourcing, and IT services. Since 2018, and even more so since the effective integration of Altran in 2020-21, Capgemini has undergone a major strategic shift by significantly accelerating its capabilities to assist global corporations with strategic and complex issues. Its objective is to ensure development by leveraging its multidisciplinary capacities, providing greater simplicity and responsiveness to its clients, and ensuring an overall quality experience.

Thierry Picq, Doctor in Management Sciences and professor at emlyon business school, and Gilles Basset, Development Director for custom programs at emlyon business school, explain how to turn works spaces into an attractive place for talents.

emlyon business school continues to solidify its reputation as a leader in customized executive education, winning three prestigious Brandon Hall Excellence Awards for its "Making Leaders" program, developed in partnership with Capgemini. This international recognition reflects the program's outstanding quality and its effectiveness in addressing the company's management transformation needs.

As long-standing partners, emlyon and Volvo Group have renewed their cooperation agreement on Wednesday May 04th, in the presence of Isabelle Huault, President and Dean of the School, and Martin Ulander, Director of Education at Volvo Group. Thierry Fayette, HR Director at Renault Trucks and Volvo Group France, and Françoise Le Guern, Education Manager France, were also present for this signature.

Ahead of the 60th Sino-French diplomatic anniversary, emlyon business school hosted the China-Europe-America Think Tank Cooperation Forum, highlighting the significance of global dialogue in education and diplomacy, with key insights delivered by William Hua WANG and Antoine HAINCOURT.