Devoted SpeakEasy #7: Spellbreak. Growth during Pandemic

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08.11.2022

Spellbreak: x2 in Size and 4 Platforms Simultaneous Release Amidst Pandemic. Devoted SpeakEasy E07 with Cardell Kerr

How to manage a team and release a game successfully during a pandemic? What are the secrets of Spellbreak success? How to empower the hiring process and create an effective team? What skills should you look for and develop among your team members?

Watch this interview with Cardell Kerr, the Executive Producer of Proletariat find out the answers to these and many more questions.

Timecodes:

( 00:00 ) — Intro
( 00:54 ) — Transitioning Proletariat to x2 in size distributed team
( 03:50 ) — Using the system of emails with military precision
( 04:35 ) — Tips for organizing remote meetings efficiently: Google Meets, Discord, Slack tips
( 06:03 ) — Asking for feedback
( 08:40 ) — Ways to reduce stress and inspire team
( 10:27 ) — Scaling team through pandemic: the challenges and celebrations
( 13:14 ) — The trick to make hiring more efficient
( 14:36 ) — Key job skills to look for and develop with your team members
( 18:30 ) — Cardell’s way to train producers to address risks
( 22:45 ) — Understanding the ‘Why’ within a team
( 25:27 ) — Working with cross-functional teams
( 27:38 ) — Problems and challenges of fast team growth