E66: How to Optimize Game Development with Patric Palm, Founder of Favro

Welcome to another episode of "Building Better Games." In this episode, Ben sits down with Patric Palm, CEO and founder of Favro, to delve into the intricacies of game development and how modern tools and practices can revolutionize the process. Patric shares his vast experience and provides insights on improving game production, enhancing collaboration, and achieving excellence in live operations.

Key Discussion Points:

Transitioning from Startup to Scaling in Game Development

• Avoiding the pitfalls of premature scaling and maintaining innovation.
• Implementing lightweight processes early to support growth.

Effective Live Operations Management

• Importance of short feedback loops and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Utilizing modern tools like Favro for streamlined operations and continuous improvement.

 Collaborative Estimation Practices

• Benefits of involving the entire team in the estimation process.
• Using throughput metrics to drive accuracy and capacity planning.

Empowering Teams with the Right Tools

• Ensuring tools support rather than hinder team autonomy and collaboration.
• Moving away from micromanagement to a more trust-based approach.

The Role of Community and Knowledge Sharing

• Leveraging community-driven insights to optimize workflows and practices.
• Favro’s initiatives to build a supportive game development community.

For more info about Favro and the “Learn from Leaders” podcast, including a section showing examples of how to use the tools effectively, check out the Learn from Leaders Podcast: https://www.favro.com/learnfromleaders

For more info about Favro, go to http://www.favro.com

And to learn more about Patric, check out his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/patricpalm

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