Tell us what you thought of the episode and any topics you would like us to cover! New role, new studio, real stakes. We explore how to make your first 90 days as a game leader count, drawing on Michael Watkins’ proven framework and years of hard-won lessons from creative, technical, and production floors. From the first one-on-ones to the first visible win, we walk through a practical playbook for earning trust, reducing risk, and setting a durable pace. We start with the discovery mindset:...
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Tell us what you thought of the episode and any topics you would like us to cover! New role, new studio, real stakes. We explore how to make your first 90 days as a game leader count, drawing on Michael Watkins’ proven framework and years of hard-won lessons from creative, technical, and production floors. From the first one-on-ones to the first visible win, we walk through a practical playbook for earning trust, reducing risk, and setting a durable pace. We start with the discovery mindset:...
Lateral Thinking: The Game Developer's Secret Weapon for Creative Problem-Solving
Press Start Leadership Podcast
16 minutes
4 months ago
Lateral Thinking: The Game Developer's Secret Weapon for Creative Problem-Solving
Tell us what you thought of the episode and any topics you would like us to cover! Creativity isn't just for the art department. In a rapidly evolving game industry landscape, your ability to think laterally—approaching problems from unexpected angles—might be your greatest leadership asset yet. This episode dives deep into the power of lateral thinking for game development leaders. We explore how breaking free from linear problem-solving unlocks innovation, resolves cross-functional challen...
Press Start Leadership Podcast
Tell us what you thought of the episode and any topics you would like us to cover! New role, new studio, real stakes. We explore how to make your first 90 days as a game leader count, drawing on Michael Watkins’ proven framework and years of hard-won lessons from creative, technical, and production floors. From the first one-on-ones to the first visible win, we walk through a practical playbook for earning trust, reducing risk, and setting a durable pace. We start with the discovery mindset:...
