Hollie Lapworth

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DISC Type : i

Head of Talent at Lucid Games Ltd

Greater Cheshire West and Chester Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Hollie Lapworth is the Head of Talent at Lucid Games, where she is responsible for all hiring, onboarding, and retention. With a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management, she established the studios talent acquisition function and supports various HR projects, focusing on attracting top-tier talent for AAA titles.

She is a passionate advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, serving as a Women in Games Ambassador. Hollie also leads the Gender Minorities @ Lucid Employee Network, actively promoting a supportive, friendly, and inclusive culture within the studio and the broader games industry.

Unique fact: Hollie helped Lucid Games grow its headcount by over 40% during the pandemic by expanding recruitment to include remote and international talent.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Amiable & Agreeable

Non-Confrontational

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

DEI in Gaming
As a Women in Games Ambassador and leader of the Gender Minorities network at Lucid, she is a vocal advocate for creating an inclusive and equitable games industry.
Talent Development
She leads all hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts, and personally provides career advice to interns and new entrants looking to join the industry.
Inclusive Studio Culture
Frequently highlights the importance of a relaxed, informal, and collaborative environment as a key factor in attracting and retaining talent at Lucid Games.

Media Appearances

Hollie has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2020
Head of Talent at Lucid Games Ltd
10-2019 - 7-2020
Principal Technical Consultant at Montreal Associates
10-2018 - 10-2019
Senior Technical Consultant at NES Global Talent
7-2017 - 10-2018
Managing Consultant at Senitor Associates
5-2016 - 10-2018
Recruiter at Senitor Associates

Education

2021 - 2022
Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management from CIPD Qualifications
2013 - 2016
Buying and Merchandising from The Manchester Metropolitan University

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Insights For Selling To Hollie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Hollie is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Hollie

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Hollie move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Hollie take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Hollie

Personality Compatibility


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