"No One Taught Me How to Lead" – The Games Industry Blind Spot

"No One Taught Me How to Lead" – The Games Industry Blind Spot

Join Melissa Phillips (Games Leadership®) as she explores common and costly Leadership blind spots faced by Indie to mid-sized UK studios.

By Ukie (United Kingdom Interactive Entertainment)

Date and time

Monday, May 19 · 6 - 7am PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

“No One Taught Me How to Lead” – The Games Industry Blind Spot

What to expect from this session: Leadership in the Games Industry is often something we fall into, not something we're taught - and it's costing Studios time, talent, and trust. In this session, Melissa Phillips (Games Leadership®) shares the most common and costly Leadership blind spots faced by Indie to mid-sized UK studios today. From first-time Managers navigating feedback to Studio Founders unsure how to evolve their Culture, this session offers a grounded look at what’s working (and what isn’t) in Leadership today, and what might be done differently - starting now.

About Games Leadership®: Games Leadership® believes that authentic and productive Leadership transforms not just Games, but the lives and careers of those who create them. Their comprehensive approach combines structured learning programmes, supportive community spaces, and practical resources for Games Industry professionals – all created by someone who has been there.
Director Melissa Philips brings her experience in the Games Industry in roles such as Head of Studio together with her Coaching expertise and credentials in Psychology, to assist other Leaders in navigating their relationship with their role to be in the best position possible for themselves and their teams.
Whether you're a Studio Owner, emerging Leader, or seasoned professional; Games Leadership® provides tailored support designed to help you tackle real-world challenges and achieve meaningful growth. Their aim is not just to shape better Leaders, but to build a stronger and more sustainable Games Industry.

Session Host: Melissa Phillips, Director of Games Leadership®

Website: www.gamesleadership.com

Contact Details: info@gamesleadership.com

Additional Resources:

This session is part of Ukie's Games Insight Month 2025, a series of curated webinars throughout May 2025, aiming to equip businesses with vital knowledge and insights from leading industry experts on challenges faced collectively within the industry. Each session will comprise of a 40-45 minute webinar, followed by Q&As from the audience and will be recorded and hosted on our UkieTV channel on YouTube.