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Let’s face it—most presentations in software and game development suck.
You’ve seen them. Wall-to-wall slides crammed with bullet points, charts, and screenshots. The speaker reads from the deck. The audience half-listens while checking Slack. By the end, no one remembers the me...
There’s a quiet dysfunction that runs through most dev organizations: too many priorities, too little follow-through, and no clear way to tell if the team is actually making progress on what matters.
People are busy. Meetings are full. Work gets done. But when you zoom out and a...
If you’ve ever watched a brilliant idea fall flat in a roadmap meeting—or sat through a sprint review where the real takeaway never landed—you already know what Made to Stick is about.
This book isn’t a surface-level read about being persuasive. It’s a deep dive into how we make...
In a modern game or software studio, charts are everywhere. They’re in sprint reviews, planning decks, postmortems, telemetry dashboards, revenue updates, and quarterly roadmaps. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: just because a chart is clean, on-brand, and data-driven… doesn’t...
In most game and software organizations, charts are everywhere—but insights are rare.
Sprint reviews, dashboards, KPI decks, bug triage meetings, monthly exec updates—we’re all looking at charts. But too often, those visuals either confuse the room, get politely ignored, or requ...
The gaming and software industries are no strangers to rapid evolution. One moment, you’re basking in the success of a hit title or a well-received app. The next, you’re blindsided by disruptive technology, shifting consumer preferences, or new regulatory hurdles. Staying ahead i...
Strategic direction serves as the bridge between an organization’s long-term vision and its day-to-day execution. It transforms high-level aspirations into actionable steps, ensuring that every team member understands their role in achieving broader goals. However, even the most ...
In turbulent times, strategic planning becomes more than a routine exercise—it becomes the foundation of survival and success. As we head into 2025, leaders in development organizations face a critical question: Are we playing the right game? The ability to focus your organizatio...
Every successful organization begins with a vision, but not all visions lead to measurable results. A common challenge for leaders is bridging the gap between a high-level vision and day-to-day execution. As we head into 2025, the stakes are high for organizations navigating a vo...
As a new year begins, leaders in development organizations often feel the pressure to set ambitious goals and dive headfirst into execution. However, many resolutions fail—not because they lack intention, but because they lack alignment and focus. Instead of driving progress, sca...
As we enter 2025, leaders in development organizations face a critical challenge: navigating a landscape of uncertainty while driving meaningful progress. In turbulent times, the need for clarity and focus becomes even more essential. A well-crafted vision, supported by strategic...
The holiday season offers leaders a unique opportunity to step back, reflect, and recharge. While the pressures of running a development organization may tempt you to stay in constant motion, taking a deliberate pause can yield significant benefits. This time of year is ideal for...
