1. Leadership and Strategic Development

• Mentorship for Leadership and Founders: Provide mentorship to studio founders or key leaders, covering leadership, crisis management, and personal development.

• Vision and Mission Development: Help studios define or refine their vision, mission, and core values, aligning with their unique identity and long-term goals.

• Comprehensive Studio Health Assessments: Assess the studio's operational, financial, and creative health, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

• Content and IP Strategy: Guide IP development, from trademarks to potential media expansion (e.g., merchandise, collaborations).

• Expansion Planning: Advice on scaling team operations, handling increased demand, and managing project complexity as the studio grows.

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2. Funding and Investor Relations

• Funding and Investment Support: Assist with pitch decks, identifying funding sources (publishers, crowdfunding, investors), and investor relations guidance.

• Investor and Publisher Agreements: Draft and review agreements to clarify terms, deliverables, royalties, and IP rights, supporting partnerships and funding efforts.

• Royalty Management and Reporting: Assist with revenue-sharing arrangements, royalty calculations, and transparent financial reporting for stakeholders.

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3. Marketing and Community Engagement

• Branding and Marketing Strategy: Define a unique brand identity and execute marketing plans for launches, updates, and community engagement.

• Marketing and Branding Guidelines: Develop detailed branding guides with tone, visual identity, audience targeting, content calendars, and PR plans.

• User Acquisition and Retention: Craft strategies to attract new players and maintain engagement with existing ones.

• Player Community Building and Management: Create frameworks for community engagement, such as social media strategies, online events, and developer diaries.

• User and Community Engagement Policies: Draft community guidelines, terms of service, and privacy policies to build a positive, compliant community.

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4. Project Management and Risk Mitigation

• Project Roadmap Planning: Develop realistic timelines, milestones, and deliverables for each development phase.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential risks in the development, budgeting, and launch phases, with actionable mitigation strategies.

• Outsourcing Management: Support studios in identifying reliable outsourcing partners, drafting agreements, monitoring quality, and integrating outsourced work.

• Product Management Training: Offer training to enhance skills in backlog prioritisation, user feedback loops, and managing the product lifecycle.

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5. Team Management and Development

• Team Structuring and Scaling: Advice on structuring teams effectively for different stages, from prototyping to post-launch.

• Leadership Development: Guide cultivating leadership skills and a collaborative studio culture.

• Conflict Resolution and Mediation: Facilitate communication and resolve team conflicts to maintain productivity.

• Remote Team Management: Share best practices for leading and coordinating remote teams, with tools and accountability norms.

• Recruitment and Talent Retention: Support hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies that align with indie studio budgets and culture.

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6. Documentation and Compliance Support

• Employment Contracts and Independent Contractor Agreements: Draft agreements for full-time, part-time, and freelance roles, covering terms, deliverables, IP rights, and confidentiality.

• Non-Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): Develop NDAs and non-compete clauses to protect sensitive information, especially IP and unreleased features.

• Role Descriptions and Growth Plans: Create job descriptions, skill development plans, and performance review templates to support growth and transparency.

• Onboarding and Training Manuals: Document onboarding procedures, workflows, and training materials to ease new hires into roles.

• Asset and Code Ownership Agreements: Draft agreements on asset ownership, code contributions, and licensing to clarify responsibilities.

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7. Creative and Narrative Development

• Creative Direction Consulting: Advice on refining visual and narrative direction to ensure cohesive, unique, and appealing game experiences.

• Narrative Design and Story Development: Help craft story arcs, character backstories, and world-building that align with the game’s design and audience appeal.

• Content Creation and Social Media Strategy: Guide content production (e.g., trailers, dev updates, character reveals) to sustain player excitement and connection with the studio.