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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

Growing Leaders from Within: Leadership Development for Video Game Teams

Joshua Howard  (COO, OtherSide Entertainment)
Location: Room 2001, West Hall
Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: All
Track: Team Leadership
Format: Lecture
Vault Recording: Video
Audience Level: All

What are you doing to ensure your organization has a steady supply of future leaders? Being intentional about growing your current team so they are ready to step into future leadership positions is one of the defining characteristics of great video game studios. Framing the challenge of leadership development as a game design problem helps anyone in video games begin to demystify the art of developing leaders.

By understanding the fundamental expectations of leadership, how our mindset impacts our leadership journey, and the essential tools one can use to have leadership impact, you will be better able to grow leaders from within your current team.

Whether you are in a leadership position today and want to ensure your team's success into the future, or you are eager to grow into a leadership position yourself, this session is meant for you.

Takeaway

A concise set of expectations for leadership
How one's mindset affects the leadership journey
Essential tools allowing anyone to have leadership impact
Guidance on how to teach the tools presented
The role of mentorship in leadership development
The importance of succession planning
All combined into a comprehensive leadership development program

Intended Audience

This session is intended primarily for those currently managing teams or organizations but is also useful for those still early in their own leadership development journey, eager for practical lessons to support their own leadership development. Anyone interested in being intentional about leadership can benefit.