Building Cultures That Power Great Games Post-Pandemic with Daryl Ogden of Valued Cultures

Описание: Daryl Ogden is the co-founder of Valued Cultures, a startup dedicated to building healthy, sustainable, and innovative cultures in the gaming industry. With over a decade of experience advising leaders from top Fortune 500 companies and iconic game studios, Daryl is an expert in aligning leadership, investing in talent, and navigating critical transitions—all while safeguarding a studio’s unique identity.

In this episode of the Here's Waldo Podcast, Daryl shares actionable insights and real-world examples on the role of intentional culture-building in driving creative and operational success. Topics include challenges faced by game studios, adapting to remote work dynamics, fostering cohesive teams, and the tangible impact of culture transformation on game development outcomes.


Resources Mentioned in this episode:
• Here’s Waldo Recruiting - https://www.hereswaldorecruiting.com/
• Lizzie Mintus on LinkedIn -   / hereswaldo  
• Daryl Odgen on Linkedin -   / daryl-ogden-9037282  
• Valued Cultures - https://www.valuedcultures.com/
• 2024 Report: Winning Game Studio Culture in the Post Pandemic Era - https://www.valuedcultures.com/#:~:te...


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🎧 Chapters / Show Notes:
00:00 Intro
01:08 Meet Daryl Odgen
02:03 Daryl's Journey and Valued Cultures
05:18 Challenges in the Game Industry
07:07 Building Successful Game Studios
09:00 Leadership and Team Dynamics
12:10 Intentionality in Game Development
22:21 Defining Successful Game Studio Leaders
26:40 Insights from the 2023 Culture Report
33:28 Future Challenges and Trends
39:11 Get in Touch with Daryl