“Liam is all about ensuring teams have the skills and support they need to define their own futures.”
Callum Godfrey, Head of Studio
“Liam is a born leader who empowers others to do their best work - I learnt so much from him.”
Ali Durrant, Head of Development
“Liam adds massive value to companies large or small, in early or late stages of development and across all areas of the business.”
Joe Stevens, COO/Co-founder
Game Production Academy:
Your Hub for Game Production Training and Consulting
Putting Method into Madness
I help studios and producers reduce chaos, deliver better games, and end crunch - through expert consulting, hands-on training, and a global community of practice.
Liam Wickham - Founder
What Do You Need Today?
I’ve built this site to share everything I’ve learned from 25+ years in production, leadership, and creative operations.
Whether you're here to learn or looking for support, you're in the right place.
“I wholeheartedly recommend Liam’s consulting services. His servant leadership and wealth of experience make him a fantastic asset to any game team.”
Tomas Gillo, CCO/CDO nDreams
“Rather than buzzwords and half-baked trends, Liam mentors teams in effective planning, roadmapping and stakeholder management.”
Grant Bolton, VP Technology
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CONSULTING
Audits, coaching, and fractional leadership for studios and teams.
I help studios and producers avoid costly mistakes by building production systems that scale.
Whether you're managing a AAA title or a producer on a single team, I offer coaching, training, and consulting to help you reduce risk and increase delivery confidence.
WORKSHOPS & CORPORATE TRAINING
Interactive workshops and custom training for your development teams as well as your Leadership Team.
Sometimes, all it takes is a powerful workshop to unlock momentum.
My training sessions combine hands-on expertise, storytelling, and proven frameworks to elevate your team’s skills. All sessions are remote-first, interactive, and outcome-driven.
MENTORING FOR PRODUCERS & LEADERS
Sometimes you don’t need a course - you need someone who’s been there.
I offer personal mentoring for those navigating the challenges of game development leadership, from imposter syndrome to managing burnout, team dynamics, or preparing for promotion.
Aimed at what you need at the pace best for you.
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