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Agile, Process, and Production Practices

Practical guidance on Kanban, Scrum, scaling and the limits of process in game development.

VideoKanban 101 — A primer for game teams
VideoAgile Isn’t Enough
VideoScaled Agile Isn’t Enough
VideoScrum in Game Production
VideoAgile Product Management

Planning, Risk & Delivery

Practical ways to expose uncertainty, make decisions earlier and improve delivery without relying on crunch.

ArticleUnclear Vision, Part 1
YouTube9 Critical Game Development Risks
Download9 Critical Risks in Game Development

Leadership, Career & Team Culture

Useful material for leading teams, growing as a producer and navigating a changing games industry.

ArticleLearning to Lead as a Games Producer
PodcastRecruitment Masterclass with Simon Hope
DownloadWiden Your Job Search: Games Skills to Tech Roles

Tools & Downloads

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Critical Game Development Risks

A practical checklist of nine critical risks, early warning signals and mitigation prompts.

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Transferable Skills Toolkit: Games to Tech Roles

For games professionals who are out of work or widening their job search: map your experience to wider roles, rewrite your CV language and identify practical gaps.

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