[gdc2015] growing pains - taking a studio from 0-60
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Growing Pains: Taking a Studio from 0-60
Chelsea BlaskoDirector of Product Development, Iron Galaxy Studios, LLC
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Who Am I?● Director of Product Development
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Who Am I?
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Former Work Experience
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Who Am I?●EA Chicago
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Who Am I?●Robomodo
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BA in German from the University of Notre Dame
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Demolition
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Urban Gardening
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Dave Lang
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Iron Galaxy Website: Then & Now
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Iron Galaxy
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Employee #13Me trying to fit in with my new co-workers at a charity Rock Band event.
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Sheer Luck!!!
http://www.psdgraphics.com/psd/four-leaf-clover-psd/
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Keep Your Ego in Check● Just do a google image search for: Dave Lang
Iron Galaxy for proof
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Year over Year Staff Growth:
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Hire for specific project needs
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85% Industry Vets/ 15% Noobs
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My private bathroom stall
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Programming vs. other disciplines
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Iron Galaxy Orlando
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Hiring Strategy
● Hiring Department
● Official HR Team
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DIY Attitude
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DIY Attitude
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DIY Spirit
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IGO Getting Cramped
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IGO Overflow Cell
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Dramatized Image of the 848 Move
Image from BBC New Europe: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10846395
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Early Projects
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Wreckateer & Divekick
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Fun Lang Fud Dud Chelsea
Getting wild on the Teacups at Disney
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Current Fridge Offerings
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Wreckateer Art
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Wreckateer
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Divekick Marketing
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Open Communication
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Team Trust
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Don’t Be Afraid to Identify Problems