My focus in this talk is on the development of mobile phones as gaming platforms, the increased power that is available with them, and the challenges involved in harnessing that potential. By delving into the performance gaps between different generations of hardware, and the unique challenges presented by the mobile ecosystem, this talk will explore some of the issues to be faced, and possible solutions for overcoming them.

The term "soft skill" is frequently used to describe any non-technical ability that is nevertheless considered valuable in an organisation. These skills range from mindfulness, to social and emotional intelligence, to the capacity to think and act holistically. Despite playing a quintessential role in our day-to-day lives, soft skills are often significantly undervalued compared to the technical proficiencies that are universally recognised as mission-critical. In this talk, I argue that hard and soft skills are merely two sides of the same coin, and that treating them as a dichotomy impairs an organisation's resilience and its ability to react to change. To illustrate this point, I share some of my personal experiences working in the film and games industries, and describe how my most rewarding and empowering moments came through the synthesis of technical expertise and an empathetic, people-focused mindset. I also advocate for the value of systems thinking in the tech and entertainment sectors, whose rapid growth and immense reach have combined to make them powerful changemakers with a profound social responsibility. I conclude with a discussion of my recent time at Unity, and how I continue to draw upon these patterns to help the organisation grow while maintaining its founding principles of independence, empowerment, and a deep commitment to its users.