The High Five! Episode 19 - Navigating challenges for creative teams in 2025
Oct 11, 2024
Creative teams are feeling the heat as they juggle tighter budgets and increasing expectations. Personal stories, from spooky prison experiences to real-life team shake-ups, highlight the need for prioritizing team well-being. Communication, collaboration, and culture emerge as critical components for navigating new challenges. The launch of a playbook aims to revolutionize teamwork dynamics. Plus, there's a nostalgic nod to 90s music and reflections on stress management in the workplace.
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Haunted Prison
- Brett shares a Halloween story about visiting a haunted prison with his family.
- His strategy to avoid jump scares was to warn the actors about the teenagers behind him.
Happy Cog UX Department Cut
- Brett and Greg discuss a time at Happy Cog when the UX department was unexpectedly cut.
- This led to increased workloads, confusion, and frustration among the remaining team members.
Rationale Behind the Cut
- Greg recalls the rationale behind cutting the UX department was not solely cost-driven.
- It stemmed from project pacing and budget overruns, with the idea that existing staff could absorb the UX work.