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E40 How to Make Tough Decisions Fast in Game Dev with Linda Fane

E40 How to Make Tough Decisions Fast in Game Dev with Linda Fane

FromBuilding Better Games


E40 How to Make Tough Decisions Fast in Game Dev with Linda Fane

FromBuilding Better Games

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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Jul 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Is your organization struggling with making decisions, from a lack of consensus or clarity on who the key decision makers are, or something else entirely? The RAPID decision-making framework might be your solution.   Joining us on this episode to discuss the RAPID Decision-Making Matrix is Linda Fane, a consultant, coach and organizational expert in games. We start by going over the scale of decision making, including the two extremes of the spectrum and which model is the most effective, and the roles of the RAPID framework.   Linda also shares how these roles work in harmony to balance power and build trust, the three reasons to not use the tool, and its built-in accountability feature. Plus, she gives real examples of the RAPID process, using the framework to make cross-cutting decisions, and MORE.   Tune in to learn more about the RAPID decision-making framework, and how best to introduce it to your organization!   Topics discussed in this episode: How Linda built her career in the gaming industry The spectrum of decision making Consultative decision making Framework of the RAPID Decision Making Matrix Tool Examples of implementing the RAPID matrix When you shouldn’t use the RAPID tool What happens when people don’t agree How long it takes for an organization to adopt RAPID The consequences of a bad decision Why there’s opposition to RAPID and how to introduce it   Watch Linda’s GDC talk, “Epic Sync: Wrangling the Work of Highly Interdependent Dev Teams at Bungie:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndPyhgorOKY Connect with Linda Fane on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindafane   Learn more about the RAPID decision-making framework: https://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-10-great-decisions-not-a-solo-performance/ https://hbr.org/2006/01/who-has-the-d-how-clear-decision-roles-enhance-organizational-performance Learn more about consultative decision-making: https://www.teamly.com/blog/consultative-decision-making/ Sign up for the Building Better Games Newsletter for monthly tips to help you lead game teams! https://buildingbettergames.gg/newsletter/   Check out our website: https://buildingbettergames.gg/   If you’ve enjoyed this episode and wonder if we could help your studio or company out, email us at info@valarinconsulting.com to set up a free 90-minute call!   For more episodes, head to the Building Better Games Podlink https://www.pod.link/1559448378   Connect with us: https://www.tiktok.com/@building_better_games https://www.instagram.com/building_better_games/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/valarin-inc/   Content Editor: Jonathan Singh This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
Released:
Jul 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Building Better Games is about helping leaders create better video games through holistic leadership. If you’re a leader in games and game dev, you are who we make this podcast for. Making games is hard, no two ways about it. Only 5% of video games that enter production turn a profit. We aim to increase that number. Through our own successes and failures we (and our guests) have learned lessons that will help you create better teams and better games. Leadership matters, so let’s get better at it together. Your team and your players will thank you.