Today’s episode is hosted by Jamie Manton and they are joined on the podcast by Dmytro Gudko, Senior Producer at Gunzilla Games, Maria Gillies, Product Director at Pixion Games, Javier Garcia-Lajara Herrero, Head of Art at CI Games and Ben Lavender, Tech Director at Kinetic Games.
The conversation explores the qualities and behaviours that define strong leadership across modern studios, with attention to how vision, communication and adaptability support team performance. By looking broadly at motivation, trust building and cross-disciplinary collaboration, the exchange highlights the varied approaches that help leaders guide creative and technical teams through shifting production demands. The guests reflect on evolving expectations in an industry shaped by rapid growth, new technologies and increasing complexity, showing how consistent values can anchor effective practice.
Later, the discussion considers how the main topic keyword shapes career development, organisational culture and long-term success. It touches on strategies that strengthen resilience, encourage accountability and cultivate environments where individuals and teams can thrive. Through a balanced view of practical and interpersonal skills, the episode offers listeners a wide perspective on what enables leaders to support sustainable, high-quality game development.
