The document discusses gamification and how it can be used to encourage adoption of applications and processes. Gamification applies game design techniques and mechanics to non-game applications to motivate users. It works by measuring user behavior, setting goals and rewarding users with badges and points for achieving goals. This provides feedback, a sense of mastery and encourages desired behaviors through challenges and a compelling narrative. The document provides examples of gamification platforms that can be used to gamify social software like IBM Connections to improve employee engagement and adoption.