What’s worked for you in leading your software staff through frequent reorganizations? Any tips for keeping them motivated and focused?

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Director of Innovation in Healthcare and Biotech2 days ago

People respond well to be spoken to directly and candidly. Acknowledge the change and its resulting change fatigue. Focus on the common threads of value the team is working to add - find consistency where possible and ground in that.

CIO in Travel and Hospitality9 days ago

Lead with genuine empathy and collaborate to filter noise and focus on the signal.

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