Ready Player One
Spoiler Warning: We will be discussing the movie's plot in its entirety.\n\nIn our inaugural episode, we analyze Gregarious Games and Innovative Online Industries (IOI) from Ready Player One. It\u2019s 2045, and societal collapse has driven people to escape to a virtual world called \u201cThe Oasis.\u201d When its founder dies, the race is on to solve puzzles that will determine the next owner. In other words, it\u2019s a perfect foil for the challenges that modern organizations are facing, including:\n\nSuccession Planning\nFounders\u2019 Influence on Company Culture\nIncentives and Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation\nAutonomy and Delegation in the Workplace\nSilos vs. Cross-Functional Teams\nThe Role of the Corporate Board\n\nHosted by Bud Caddell, Paula Cizek, and Jane Garza.