#1 Aj Grand-Scrutton - CEO of Dlala on his roots in building & growing a studio working on licensed IPAj has a wealth of knowledge about running a business in the creative industries. Alongside his team, he's grown Dlala studios to more than 25 people who work with large entertainment companies around the world to create video games. In this episode, Aj chats through the trials and challenges of starting a team independently and provides practical tips on how to overcome stressful situations that can arise.About DlalaWebsite: https://www.dlalastudios.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dlalastudiosAbout Peter BottomleyWebsite: www.whitepapergames.comX: x.com/pete_bottomleyTop 3 resources from the episode:The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons in Creative Leadership from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney CompanyThat Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix by the first CEO and co-founder Marc RandolphThe Imagineering Pyramid: Using Disney Theme Park Design Principles to Develop and Promote Your Creative IdeasChapters 0:53 - Defining a Dlala game from day 14:48 - Finding the right development partner11:22 - How to lock the direction you want to move in & work with your team15:40 -  Dealing with creative disagreements19:15 - Losing your temper34:27 - Delegating work38:00 - Differentiation between Game Director and Lead Design and communicating the vision to the larger team44:50 -  Figuring out the team structure50:25 - Having patience when communicating your ideas59:10 - Setting strong pillars1:01:39 - Using OKRs1:05:15 - Resources1:10:22 - How to contact Aj 

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