{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"E118: The Truth About \u201cCulture Fit\u201d in Game Dev","description":"If you\u2019re a leader in game dev who feels stuck, able to spot problems but struggling to make a real difference, there is a path forward that levels up your leadership and accelerates your team, game, and career. Sign up here to learn more: https:\/\/forms.gle\/nqRTUvgFrtdYuCbr6 Is your &quot;culture fit&quot; interview actually just a trap for hiring clones? We tackle the paradox of culture in game development. While many studios are abandoning &quot;culture fit&quot; to avoid echo chambers and bias, ignoring it entirely can lead to toxic hires that destroy trust and decision-making. Ben breaks down the two distinct types of culture\u2014Taste vs. Operating System\u2014so you can hire for high-stakes collaboration without sacrificing diversity of thought. In this episode, you\u2019ll learn:  Why hiring \u201cclones\u201d feels good short-term, but creates blind spots that stall real problem-solving How to separate Taste Culture (optional vibes) from Operating System Culture (non-negotiables that ship work) How different decision-making and feedback models work, and how to choose the right one for your studio  If you\u2019re a lead or founder torn between team diversity and everyone \u201cjust getting it,\u201d this episode gives you a clear framework to balance both\u2014protecting your team\u2019s operating system without creating an echo chamber. Connect with us: &amp;nbsp;\ud83d\udd17Ben\u2019s LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/benjamin-carcich\/ &amp;nbsp;\ud83d\udd17BBG\u2019s LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/building-better-games\/ &amp;nbsp;\ud83d\udd17Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/buildingbettergames\/# &amp;nbsp;\ud83d\udd17Website: https:\/\/www.buildingbettergames.gg &amp;nbsp;\ud83d\udd17YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCZpMT-dUwQR-R4Mb4uub6Sw If you want me to help producers or studios build better games through effective systems and leadership, you can reach me at:&amp;nbsp;info@valarinconsulting.com #GameDevLeadership #StudioCulture #GameIndustryHiring #TeamBuilding #BuildingBetterGames &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Building Better Games","author_url":"https:\/\/buildingbettergames.gg\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40215260\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198923810"}