Essential Game Production Resources to Level Up Your Skills
- Liam Wickham
- Apr 25
- 3 min read
Updated: May 15
Whether you're a new game producer trying to find your way, a senior leader honing your craft, or somewhere in between, this post is for you. It curates the most helpful game production resources from Game Production Academy. Below you'll find quick summaries and direct links to blog posts and YouTube videos that have empowered thousands of producers to improve their skills. These resources cover agile production, risk management, leadership, planning, roadmapping, and much more.
Game Production Resources:
🔍 Agile & Production Foundations
Agile Isn’t Enough for Game Producers – Part One: This post discusses why traditional agile methods often fall short in game development. It emphasizes what to consider for more effective practices.
Scaled Agile Isn’t Enough – Part Two: Scaling frameworks don’t automatically solve team misalignment issues. This article provides insights into systemic thinking for better alignment.
When and How to Use Scrum in Game Production: A practical discussion on where Scrum proves beneficial—and where it can be counterproductive—in the chaotic world of game development.
📊 Planning, Roadmaps & Estimation
Why Are You Estimating Work?: This article debunks myths around velocity, effort, and capacity in production planning. It helps producers understand the real purpose of estimations.
Roadmaps for Game Producers: My most popular video delves into how to craft aligned, flexible, and truthful roadmaps to guide your team's efforts.
Agile Product Management: Learn how product thinking can link business objectives, creative goals, and production targets within a game team.
⚠️ Risk Management & Delivery Health
Risk Management for Game Producers (3-Part Series): This foundational knowledge equips you to spot and mitigate risks early, preventing potential derailments of your roadmap.
Risk Walkthrough (2-Part Video Series): This hands-on demo teaches you how to analyze, visualize, and handle risks using practical tools and examples.
Risk Management Book Preview: Get an early glimpse of the forthcoming book and find out how to become an early reader.
🧠 Leadership, Mindset & Team Dynamics
Learning to Lead as a Games Producer: This article dives into the human aspects of leadership, going beyond just tracking deliveries.
From Good Manager to Great Leader: Discover what differentiates a functional manager from a transformative leader and how to cultivate those qualities.
Mindset of Success (3-Part Mini-Series): Essential mindset shifts are crucial for anyone stepping into senior leadership roles.
📚 Knowledge Management & Studio Practice
Knowledge Management for Game Producers: Storing, sharing, and updating production knowledge can be your secret weapon to ensure success.
Game Production: Collaborating, Sharing, Learning, Improving: This post discusses the cultural principles that underpin successful game production.
🎙️ Podcasts, Guests & Career Conversations
Make sure you visit the podcast section for a comprehensive list, but here are a few standout episodes:
Callum Godfrey on Career Journeys: Insights from one of the industry’s most respected Executive Producers.
Anthony Kyne on Burnout, Budgets & Production Chaos: An honest deep dive into real-world challenges faced in production.
Chris Sykora on First Steps into Production: Learn what new producers need most from their leaders.
Simon Hope on Games Recruitment: Discover what hiring managers are genuinely looking for in candidates.
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With these resources, you'll be equipped to navigate the complexities of game production, fostering both your growth and that of your team.
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