Strengthen your leadership presence and strategic impact. This live-online development experience is designed to enhance credibility, commercial acumen and confidence – equipping you to lead with purpose and influence as a game quality leader.
Designed exclusively for the games industry, this bespoke six-part leadership development program blends practical learning, peer networking and direct engagement with senior industry leaders.
Unlike internal training, this cross-studio program creates an unparalleled opportunity to raise the leadership bar across our profession – developing a strong, connected network of quality leaders and an alumni community for the future.
This program is tailored for managers of Quality teams who want to strengthen their leadership impact.
Each cohort is limited to 16 participants to ensure depth, meaningful collaboration and personalized feedback.
Delivered live via Zoom, the program comprises six interactive modules (three hours each) complemented by optional group coaching.
Led by Laura Thomson-Staveley, each module is also framed by a current senior industry leader who shares lessons learned, unique perspectives and answers your questions.
Every session weaves together the fundamentals of:
By graduation, you’ll leave with enhanced confidence, influence and clarity – ready to lead game quality teams with vision and impact.
Next Cohort Starts: January 22nd, 2026 | Graduation: June 4th, 2026
All sessions run 17:00 – 20:00 (GMT/BST)
Date
Guest Leader
Jimmy Bischoff, Xbox Studios
24 Sep 2025
Motivating and inspiring your team to perform during change
Esme Perez, Riot Games
15 Oct 2025
Building & leveraging relationships to influence at C-suite
5 Nov 2025
Having courageous conversations that create positive impact
3 Dec 2025
7 Jan 2026
Creating a culture of collaboration to maximise craft reputation
Date:
3 Sep 2025
Topic:
Developing your business mindset for success and rigour
Guest Leader:
Jimmy Bischoff, Xbox Studios
Date:
24 Sep 2025
Topic:
Motivating and inspiring your team to perform during change
Guest Leader:
Esme Perez, Riot Games
Date:
15 Oct 2025
Topic:
Building & leveraging relationships to influence at C-suite
Guest Leader:
Michael Gilmartin, 2K
Date:
5 Nov 2025
Topic:
Having courageous conversations that create positive impact
Guest Leader:
Chelsea Curran Adams
Date:
3 Dec 2025
Topic:
Coaching and empowering your team to unlock talent
Guest Leader:
Jessie Zhou, Epic Games
Date:
7 Jan 2026
Topic:
Creating a culture of collaboration to maximise craft reputation
Guest Leader:
Sebren Green, Riot Games
Note: Sessions are cameras-on and not recorded (except guest segments), to encourage openness and focus.
Before Module 1, participants join an informal Connection Session – a virtual meet-up to build cohort chemistry, discuss goals and meet your Program Lead.
You’ll also receive reflective prompts such as:
Leadership facilitator, coach and co-host of the Secrets from a Coach podcast.
Laura brings over 20 years’ experience running leadership programs and currently facilitates the Game Quality Leaders Summit.
