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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

This month's 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 will be on the 28th! 🍂 (Yep, we also can't believe it's October). Registration isn't necessary to attend, but it is useful for handy reminders in the run-up! Join our Discord and complete onboarding before hopping into our 'Leadership Lounge' channel on the day 👇

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Lunchtime Chat with Games Leadership® (October) · Luma

Our monthly Lunchtime Leadership Chat is here for October! ☕ Whether you're new to Leadership, a seasoned dev, or simply curious about what it is that we do,…

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Fancy chatting about all things leadership today? Come along to our 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁! 👇 ⏰ 1pm - 2pm 📍 Online in our Games Leadership® Discord server Bring along snacks, share your observations, or come curious and ask questions in a relaxed environment. Join us at 1pm: discord.com/invite/Xyd5m...

A graphic containing the details of the Games Leadership Lunchtime Chat event on Wednesday 30th September, 1-2pm in Discord. Text is overlaid on a blurred photo of a person on a video call. Bold text in an orange rosette shape reads 'TODAY!'

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Last week marked 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🎮🕹️ We asked the team to share their favourite games and gaming memories, or the title that sparked their interest in the medium and Industry to begin with. 👇 Do you have a favourite game or gaming memory? What sparked your interest in a Games career?

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It's somehow September already, and we're back with another casual lunchtime hangout at the end of the month! ⏰ Wednesday 30th Sep Bring along your snacks, thoughts and questions, to share and learn about all things leadership in a relaxed environment. Register for handy reminders in the run-up 👇

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Lunchtime Chat with Games Leadership® (September) · Luma

Our monthly Lunchtime Leadership Chat is here for September! ☕ Whether you're new to Leadership, a seasoned dev, or simply curious about what it is that we do,…

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Fancy a chat? ☕ Our August 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 is TODAY! We're hosting this one a little earlier for those heading to Gamescom. Bring along some lunch, share, and learn about all things leadership in a relaxed environment. Join us at 1pm 👉 discord.com/invite/Xyd5m...

A graphic containing the details of the Games Leadership Lunchtime Chat event on Wednesday 19th August, 1-2pm in Discord. Text is overlaid on a blurred photo of a person on a video call. Bold text in an orange rosette reads 'TODAY!'

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Our card games are here and shipping NOW! 🙌 If you pre-ordered a copy of 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽®: 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, you'll have received a dispatch email earlier this week (and may have had yours delivered already!) Huge thanks to everyone who supported our efforts to bring 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to life! 💛

Bold text reads 'Shipping now! gamesleadership.com' with a digitally rendered Studio Situations card game box and some examples of the category cards.

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Our August 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 is one week away! ☕ We're hosting this one a little earlier for all those heading to Gamescom 🫡 Bring lunch, share, and learn! Register via Luma for handy reminders, or simply join our Discord and complete onboarding before hopping in on the 19th 👇

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Lunchtime Chat with Games Leadership® (August) · Luma

Our monthly Lunchtime Leadership Chat is here for August! ☕ Whether you're new to Leadership, a seasoned dev, or simply curious about what it is that we do,…

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Our August 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 is in two weeks! Bring your lunch, questions, and observations, to share and learn about leadership in a relaxed environment ☕ Register for handy reminders, or simply join our Discord and complete onboarding before hopping in on the 19th. See you there! 🙌

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Lunchtime Chat with Games Leadership® (August) · Luma

Our monthly Lunchtime Leadership Chat is here for August! ☕ Whether you're new to Leadership, a seasoned dev, or simply curious about what it is that we do,…

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

It's your FINAL CHANCE to get pre-order pricing for 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽®: 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! ✨ Explore our latest tool and grab a bargain here: www.gamesleadership.com/store/studio... If you've already pre-ordered with us, shipment will begin 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘰𝘯! Keep an eye on your emails for details 👀

Text reads 'Games Leadership Studio Situations, grab your copy from gamesleadership.com.' In a bright bubble, text reads 'Pre-order pricing ends TODAY!' along with a digital render of the card box and cards.

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Our July 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 is TODAY! 🙌 We'll have Michael Gallegos joining us as our Community Manager for the first time, plus plenty of reflections about Develop:Brighton and more ☕ Open to all with relationship to (or interest in) leadership in Games! Join us here 👉 discord.com/invite/Xyd5m...

A graphic containing the details of the Games Leadership Lunchtime Chat event on Wednesday 29th July, 1-2pm in Discord. Text is overlayed on a blurred photo of a person on a video call. Bold text reads 'today!'

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

You may have heard us mention 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽®: 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 once or twice... If you're curious about how it works and why it exists, here you go! 👇 Pre-order pricing is available until July 31st, shipping from early August 🎉 Grab your copy here: www.gamesleadership.com/store/studio...

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Our July 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 is next week! ☕ Expect reflections about Develop:Brighton and other topics (decided on the day) plus our new Community Manager, Michael, will be joining us! Feel free to pass by, bring lunch, share, and learn about all things leadership in a relaxed environment 👇

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Lunchtime Chat with Games Leadership® (July) · Luma

Our monthly Lunchtime Leadership Chat is here for July! ☕ Whether you're new to Leadership, a seasoned dev, or simply curious about what it is that we do, this…

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Our 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽® 𝘅 𝗪𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 at Develop was a big success! We appreciated the enthusiasm for hosting thoughtful, honest conversations around leadership and commercial decision-making in Games... as well as the competitive spirit for the Legal Mythbusting Bingo segment 🙌 (1/3)

Melissa Phillips greets the guests at Games Leadership and Wiggin's Brighton Breakfast event.

The 'legal mythbysting bingo' cards from Games Leadership and Wiggin's Brighton Breakfast event, with Games Leadership's Studio Situations cards on display next to them.

Games Leadership's roller banner outside of the venue, showcasing their support offerings, photos of the Studio Situations card game, and the Brighton seaside reflected in the glass.

Wiggin deliver the Legal Mythbusting Bingo segment, with attendees sat around circular tables in a large conference room.

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We'll be celebrating the launch of 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽®: 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 at Develop:Brighton next week! 🎉 Copies of the card deck and our 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿'𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 will begin shipping from early August. Pre-order pricing is available until the end of this month: www.gamesleadership.com/store/studio...

Beauty shot for Games Leadership®: Studio Situations, showing the box and card contents.

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Mel and Millie will be heading to Develop:Brighton! We’d love to chat to anyone thinking about leadership development, practical support for studios, or bringing Games Leadership®: Studio Situations into their team, organisation, or community. Let us know if you'd like to find time to meet! ☀️

Text reads 'Catch us in Brighton!' with photos of Melissa Phillips, Founder and Director, and Millie-Jo MacIver, Project Coordinator at Games Leadership. The cover image for their Wednesday 15th breakfast event with Wiggin is shown on one side.

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Our June 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 is TODAY! 🙌 If you're staying indoors to keep cool today, come and join us over in our community server for some relaxed networking and chats! Open to all with a relationship to (or interest in) leadership in Games. Join us here 👉 discord.com/invite/Xyd5m...

A graphic containing the details of the Games Leadership Lunchtime Chat event on Wednesday 24th June, 1-2pm in Discord. Text is overlayed on a blurred photo of a person on a video call. Bold text reads 'today!'

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ To our LGBTQ+ community, colleagues, and friends: we will always be a space that welcomes, supports, and advocates for you. Inclusion and safety isn't separate to the discussion of workplace support, training, or leadership development. Full post 👉 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Our June 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 is 1 week away! ☕ Register via Luma for handy reminders, or simply join our Discord and complete onboarding before hopping in on the 24th. As usual, discussion topics will be decided on the day, with suggestions or recent observations welcome 👇 luma.com/ejahypbz

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Lunchtime Chat with Games Leadership® (June) · Luma

Our monthly Lunchtime Leadership Chat is here for June! ☕ Whether you're new to Leadership, a seasoned dev, or simply curious about what it is that we do, this…

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Our third and FINAL wave of tickets for the 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽® 𝘅 𝗪𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 are live! 🎟️ Join us for a relaxed morning of networking, meaningful conversations around the future of leadership and commerical decisions in Games, legal mythbusting bingo, plus breakfast and refreshments! 👇

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Games Leadership® x Wiggin’s Brighton Breakfast · Luma

Start your day with Games Leadership® and Wiggin for a morning of Industry insight, legal mythbusting (with prizes!) and meaningful conversations around…

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We're delighted to share our double finalist announcement for New Possible's 2026 British Training Awards! 🎉 Founder & Director Melissa for 'Leader of the Year', and Project Coordinator Millie for 'Rising Star of the Year'. Recognition of our work and impact in this area means a great deal. ❤️

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Our 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 this month will be on the 24th! ☕ ➜ 24th June 2026 ➜ 1pm - 2pm in our Discord server ➜ FREE to attend Register via Luma for handy reminders in the run-up, or simply join our server and complete onboarding (a few clicks and name update) before hopping in on the 24th! 👇

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Lunchtime Chat with Games Leadership® (June) · Luma

Our monthly Lunchtime Leadership Chat is here for June! ☕ Whether you're new to Leadership, a seasoned dev, or simply curious about what it is that we do, this…

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

It was a brilliant time at 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹! 🎮 We had many chats with devs, ran our first 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 workshop, and spoke at the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 event. A big thank you to everyone at The Forum for their hard work in pulling the festival and its various components together! 💖

Melissa Phillips delivers the workshop 'Studio Situations: Making Decisions When Development Gets Messy' at Norwich Games Festival 2026. Image from Norwich Games Festival team.

A developer takes a closer look at the Games Leadership Studio Situations card deck at their Industry stand. The Situation card they're reading says 'The original vision-holder has left.'

Melissa Phillips speaks at the Work in Norwich Networking Event. The slide behind her reads 'Games Leadership: Championing intentional leadership practice in the Games Industry' along with a range of their available support.

he Games Leadership team smiling at the camera behind their stand at Norwich Games Festival 2026.

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We've just released our second wave of tickets for the 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽® 𝘅 𝗪𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁! ⛱️ Places for this event are FREE but limited, and interest has been high, so don't wait around to grab yours: 🎟️ luma.com/8v4s6471

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Games Leadership® x Wiggin’s Brighton Breakfast · Luma

Start your day with Games Leadership® and Wiggin for a morning of Industry insight, legal mythbusting (with prizes!) and meaningful conversations. We'll have…

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Our 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 workshop at 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 is TOMORROW! 🎉 We look forward to welcoming current and aspiring leaders and game-makers to explore the kinds of situations that test real teams every day. It'll be thoughtful, a little chaotic, and a lot of fun! Grab a spot and join us 🎟️👇

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Our May 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 is TODAY! ⏰ 1pm - 2pm 📍 Online in our Games Leadership® Discord server Join us in our community server for relaxed networking and chats, open to all with a relationship to (or interest in) leadership in Games. Hop into our Discord 👇 discord.com/invite/Xyd5m...

A graphic containing the details of the Games Leadership Lunchtime Chat event on Wednesday 20th May 1-2pm UK in Discord. Text is overlayed on a blurred photo of a person on a video call. Bold text reads 'TODAY!'

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Planning your Develop? ⛱️ We've got something for your calendar: 📢 The 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽® 𝘅 𝗪𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁! 📢 A relaxed morning of Games Industry insight, legal mythbusting (with prizes!) and meaningful conversations. Places are FREE but limited! 🎟 Register here: luma.com/8v4s6471

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Games Leadership® x Wiggin’s Brighton Breakfast · Luma

Start your day with Games Leadership® and Wiggin for a morning of industry insight, legal mythbusting (with prizes!) and meaningful conversations. We'll have…

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Want to explore 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 before July's launch? Come and find us at 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹! 🎮 Catch us in the main expo area with our prototype packs to explore and merch to give away ✨ We'll also be running our first 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 workshop as part of the festival lineup! Links below 👇

Text reads 'Catch the team at Norwich Games Festival 2026. Find us in the expo area on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th May, and join us for our workshop! The workshop is 'Studio Situations: Making Decisions When Development Gets Messy' on Thursday 28th May, 2pm - 3pm in The Auditorium. Text is layered on a photo of The Forum, Norwich, with photos of the Games Leadership team.

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Our May 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 is happening this time next week! ☕ You can register via Luma for handy reminders, or simply join our server and complete onboarding to hop in on the 20th. Come and join us for another relaxed hangout with the Games Leadership® team and community! 👇

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Lunchtime Chat with Games Leadership® (May) · Luma

Our monthly Lunchtime Leadership Chat is here for May! ☕ Whether you're new to Leadership, a seasoned dev, or simply curious about what it is that we do, this…

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆/𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆? 🤔 We post leadership-related questions and discussion topics just like this every week, over in our community Discord server. Join us here 👉 discord.com/invite/Xyd5m...

Text reads 'Weekly Discussion, Join the Conversation! New topic every Monday, online in the Games Leadership Discord Weekly Discussion channel.' Text is overlayed on a photo of a person typing on a laptop.

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 this month will be on the 20th! ☕ ➜ 20th May 2026 ➜ 1pm - 2pm in our Discord server ➜ FREE to attend Register via Luma for handy reminders in the run-up, or simply join our server and complete onboarding (a few clicks and name update) before hopping in on the 20th! 👇

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Lunchtime Chat with Games Leadership® (May) · Luma

Our monthly Lunchtime Leadership Chat is here for May! ☕ Whether you're new to Leadership, a seasoned dev, or simply curious about what it is that we do, this…

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We'll be at 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹! 🎮 Catch us on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th May, with prototype packs of our latest tool: 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽®: 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. We're also running a hands-on workshop, encouraging exploration of the everyday realities of game-making and studio leadership 👇

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Leadership in Games rarely arrives just one problem at a time. We’re often fighting multiple fires, and there’s almost always a wildcard 🃏🔥 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽®: 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 is designed to help you practice navigating that reality, and open up thoughtful, honest conversations around leadership.

Quote from Melissa Phillips, Director of Games Leadership reads 'Leadership in Games rarely arrives just one problem at a time. We’re often fighting multiple fires, and there’s almost always a wildcard. We designed this pack to help you practice navigating that reality, and open up thoughtful, honest conversations without risking any humans or real stakes.'

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

We WON! 🥳 This acknowledges our efforts to widen access to dedicated leadership support for Games, including our direct work with studios and Games Leadership® Blueprint programme. Being recognised in this area is a huge boost for us and our work. Thank you 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗨𝗞!

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Our April 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 is TODAY! ⏰ 1pm - 2pm 📍 Online in our Games Leadership® Discord server Join us for relaxed networking and chats, open to all with a relationship to (or interest in) leadership in Games. Hop into our Discord: discord.com/invite/Xyd5m...

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

It was a busy but brilliant week at 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹! At 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 on the Wednesday, we hosted our roundtable 'Designing Leadership for impact in Game Studios'. We then announced our latest tool at 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀: 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽®: 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 🎉 Pre-order is available now 👇

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Melissa Phillips and Chris Dring on stage at New Game Plus, discussing the Games Leadership Studio Situations card game.

The Games Leadership Studio Situations card game and promotional materials arranged on a table.

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

It's 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 Day 2! Yesterday we announced our brand new tool for exploring decision-making under pressure: 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽®: 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Say hello if you're around and check out our prototype pack! Our packs are available for pre-order now: www.gamesleadership.com/store/studio...

Melissa Phillips and Chris Dring on stage at New Game Plus discussing the launch of Games Leadership's latest tool: the Studio Situations card game.

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Introducing 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽®: 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Our brand new card for exploring decision-making under pressure! Designed to spark reflection, laughter, and better leadership conversations (to help make great games!) Pre-orders are available now: www.gamesleadership.com/store/studio...

Announcing Games Leadership Studio Situations, the card game for developers who have seen things or are about to. Graphic features a photo of the card deck, with text 'Pre-order ships from July'

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

We're a Strategic Partner of Raise The Game! 🙌 We'll be supporting RTG by advocating for and advising around intentional leadership practice. This greatly aligns with our wider mission to support long-term impact across the Games Industry, and we're look forward to everything that comes next! 🎉

Text reads 'We are a Strategic Partner of Raise The Game', showcasing Games Leadership's support alongside the logos of other organisations involved.

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Come and find us at @londongamesfest.bsky.social! 🎉 We are delighted to be supporting the 𝗟𝗚𝗙 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 this year, offering free tickets to 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 and 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 for those facing financial hardship or a change in employment status. 🎟️ Apply here: forms.gle/yiJ92uhFQHPo...

The Games Leadership team at London Games Festival 2026 events, Games for Change and New Game Plus, with photos of Melissa Phillips and Millie-Jo MacIver against the official event key art.

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London Games Festival @londongamesfest.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The London Games Festival relief tickets programme has returned - offering free tickets to select LGF events to those facing financial hardship supported by @gamesleadership.bsky.social. Applications can be made here: forms.gle/yiJ92uhFQHPo...

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Our April 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 will be in two weeks! ☕ Join us for a casual hangout and relaxed networking with the Games Leadership® team and community. Register via Luma for handy reminders in the run-up, or simply join our Discord server and onboard before hopping in on the 22nd 👇

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Lunchtime Chat with Games Leadership® (April) · Luma

Our monthly Lunchtime Leadership Chat is here for April! ☕ Whether you're new to Leadership, a seasoned dev, or simply curious about what it is that we do,…

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Introducing 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽® 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁! 🎉 Our new diagnostic tool designed to help you understand how leadership is currently functioning around you, and which pattern you're operating in. It's completely 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 and takes 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀. Access it here: gamesleadershipselfaudit.scoreapp.com

Bold text reads 'The Games Leadership Self Audit' with a badge reading 'NEW!' overlaid on a blurred photo of a person typing on a laptop.

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The question isn't '𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀?': it's '𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮?' 🛠️ Noticing and naming the patterns that cause leadership bottlenecks in studios doesn't mean someone isn't a 'good leader'. Often, the opposite is true. Check out our full breakdown 👇

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Leadership Pressure Patterns in Game Studios | Games Leadership® posted on the topic | LinkedIn

The question isn't '𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀?': it's '𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮?' 🛠️ You may have seen that we’ve been talking more openly about leadership pressure patt...

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We've been shortlisted! 🥳 This acknowledges our efforts to widen access to dedicated leadership support for Games, including our direct work with studios and Games Leadership® Blueprint programme. Being recognised in this area is a huge boost for us and our work. Thank you 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗨𝗞!

A graphic recognising Games Leadership's shortlisting in the Business Awards UK Business Training & Education Awards.

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Our March 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 is TODAY! ⏰ 1pm - 2pm GMT 📍 Online in our Games Leadership® Discord server Join us for relaxed networking and chats, open to all with a relationship to (or interest in) leadership in Games. More talk on leadership patterns, too! 👇 discord.com/invite/Xyd5m...

A graphic containing the details of the Games Leadership Lunchtime Chat event on Wednesday 25th March, 1-2pm GMT in Discord. Text is overlayed on a blurred photo of a person on a video call.

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Our March 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 is coming up in a week! Join us over on Discord for a casual hangout and relaxed networking with the Games Leadership® team and community ☕ 👉 Register via Luma for handy reminders: luma.com/7l5928hl 👉 Join us on Discord: discord.com/invite/Xyd5m...

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 '𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀' 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀? 👇 Pressure in our workplaces can accumulate quickly, but it can also build up slowly and sneakily in the background. We've seen patterns forming across many different game studios as Leadership begins reacting to different situations. Full post:

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Why 'Leadership Bottlenecks' Appear in Game Studios | Games Leadership®

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 '𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀' 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀? 👇 Pressure in our workplaces can accumulate quickly, but it can also build up slowly and sneakily in the background. Something we see across many d...

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Leadership exists in every studio, whether you design it or not. Game studios are typically very good at designing systems: production pipelines, technical structures, and creative processes that result in great games. One that rarely gets designed 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 is 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. Curious? Full post:

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Leadership exists in every studio, whether you design it or not. 👇 Game studios are typically very good at designing systems: production pipelines, technical structures, and creative processes that… ...

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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Our March 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 is in a few weeks! ☕ Register for handy reminders in the run-up, or simply feel free to show up on the day. Join us for a casual hangout and relaxed networking with the Games Leadership® team and community! 👇 luma.com/7l5928hl

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Lunchtime Chat with Games Leadership® (March) · Luma

Our monthly Lunchtime Leadership Chat is here for March! ☕ Whether you're new to Leadership, a seasoned dev, or simply curious about what it is that we do -…

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