I am finding myself a tad frustrated with my group and our way of working. Not necessarily that anyone isn’t doing their work correctly or not working hard. But more so how I work well in groups is through in-person communication and working together and keeping communication frequently. I have found myself falling into the organiser/leader role which I have no problem with, but I do find myself on fallen ears at times. Creating and planning, following up on people asking how they’re going? If I can help in any way.
I find I myself don’t work well in meeting up once a week the everyone going away and doing work then meeting up again. I prefer the continuous process of commutation. Not a ton but a slight meeting or message here and there. Communicating how they’re going with their work.
I want to try to find some way to meet in the middle as I understand this more of a preference. Some teams barely speak and get the job done but this isn’t like me.
I also find myself perhaps needing some information about game design sounds, so I’ll be taking out these books from the library to give myself some more knowledge on the subject.
Aaron Marks’ complete guide to game audio: for composers, sound designers, musicians and game developers
The essential guide to game audio [electronic resource]: the theory and practice of sound for games / Steve Horowitz.
Game sound: an introduction to the history, theory, and practice of video game music and sound design / Karen Collins.
Group genius: the creative power of collaboration / Keith Sawyer.
Together: the rituals, pleasures and politics of cooperation / Richard Sennett.