Explore strategies for optimizing the crucial manager-direct relationship in this 32-minute Game Career Seminar session from GDC 2024. Learn how to strengthen communication, align on shared goals, and foster mutual success for both managers and direct reports. Gain valuable insights into frameworks and toolkits designed to guide productive conversations and enhance career and product outcomes in the game development industry. Discover practical talking points that can help safeguard the health of this vital professional relationship.