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Rituals That Make Studios Better
On this week’s episode of Press Start Leadership Podcast, we discuss:
Rituals That Make Studios Better
The Power of Looking Inward
On this week’s YouTube episode of Press Start Leadership Podcast, we discuss:
The Power of Looking Inward: How Self-Reflection Elevates Game Development Leaders
Leadership Through Constraints: Why Limits Create Better Games
One of the most common misconceptions in the video game industry is the belief that unlimited resources naturally lead to better games. More budget, more developers, more time, and fewer restrictions are often viewed as ideal
The 3 Things Great Leaders Do To Empower Their Teams
On this week’s YouTube episode of Press Start Leadership Podcast, we discuss:
The 3 Things Great Leaders Do To Empower Their Teams
The Cost of Misalignment: How Small Communication Gaps Become Big Production Problems
One of the most expensive problems in game development is also one of the least visible when it first appears. Misalignment rarely announces itself in a dramatic way. It does not usually begin with a major failure or a clear breakdown
How Game Leaders Balance Teams And Stakeholders
On this week’s episode of Press Start Leadership Podcast, we discuss:
How Game Leaders Balance Teams And Stakeholders
Cows vs Kangaroos: Why Critical Thinking Matters
On this week’s YouTube episode of Press Start Leadership Podcast, we discuss:
Cows vs Kangaroos: Why Critical Thinking Matters
Creative Iteration Versus Production Deadlines: Finding the Balance That Actually Works
One of the most persistent and difficult tensions in the video game industry is the relationship between creative iteration and production deadlines. It is not a problem limited to a specific type of studio or project. It exists in indie teams,
The Hidden Level: Team Building in Indie Game Development
On this week’s YouTube episode of Press Start Leadership Podcast, we discuss:
The Hidden Level: Team Building in Indie Game Development
Production Is Not Project Management: The Real Role of a Producer in Game Development
One of the most persistent misunderstandings in the video game industry is the idea that production is simply another word for project management. It is a convenient assumption because there is visible overlap. Producers manage schedules.
The Strategic Edge: Critical Thinking in Game Development Leadership
On this week’s YouTube episode of Press Start Leadership Podcast, we discuss:
The Strategic Edge: Critical Thinking in Game Development Leadership
Inspiration Is Everywhere: How Game Industry Leaders Learn from Film, Animation, and Publishing
One of the more subtle limitations that develops over time in the video game industry is not a lack of creativity or ambition, but a narrowing of perspective. It rarely happens in a way that is obvious. In fact, it often develops in environments that
