An introduction to Red/Amber/Green confidence ratings and how to use them. This short course is a precursor to understanding more complex reporting and effective communications.
Production Confidence Reporting
FREE PREVIEWOutcome preview: what you will be able to do
What this course will cover
FREE PREVIEWRAG Status: confidence, not motion
Evidence comes before colour
Separate current status from target status
Where RAG fits in production flow
Templates Pack
The lens changes the report
FREE PREVIEWProject RAG: team confidence view
Programme RAG: dependency confidence view
Portfolio RAG: leadership confidence view
One signal, three views
Project/Programme/Portfolio Templates
When status becomes a decision
Operating rules for useful RAG
Weak to Strong Update Exercise
Exercise: turn a weak status update into a useful one
Templates included in the micro-course
FREE PREVIEWAppendix: where this connects to the wider operating system
Download: Filled Working Examples
I really enjoyed this course, as a mid-level producer I have practical experience but I'm always looking to expand my toolbox with proven methods that are also communicable to others. This is a great subject because it's easy to grasp, but Liam ex...
Read MoreI really enjoyed this course, as a mid-level producer I have practical experience but I'm always looking to expand my toolbox with proven methods that are also communicable to others. This is a great subject because it's easy to grasp, but Liam explains very well how it's all about the execution and following through with decisions. This was very valuable and I'm sure to use this in my future work! (Disclosure: I received this course for free in exchange for giving my feedback on an earlier version)
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I am Liam Wickham, founder of Game Production Academy and author of Risk Management for Video Game Professionals (CRC Press, 2026).
Game production often fails for predictable reasons: hidden risk, unclear priorities, late decisions and crisis-driven delivery. My work focuses on fixing that with structured, sustainable production practices that teams can repeat.
I have more than 25 years of experience across game production, leadership and studio operations. My roles have included Development Support Manager, Head of Operations, General Manager, Development Director, Senior Executive Producer, Chief of Staff, VP of Production and Chief Development Officer. I have worked with studios and organisations including Sony PlayStation, Sumo Digital, Wargaming and others, as well as programme and transformation work in other sectors including AstraZeneca, BT and the UK Foreign Office.
This course is designed for professionals and is also suitable for students and educators who want industry-grade practice material. Expect practical frameworks, templates and decision tools you can apply immediately.
Credentials include MSP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Scrum (PSPO/PSM) and Kanban certifications.
