Navigating the challenges of going from a boom time to a downturn is demanding, especially if this is your first time as a manager experiencing this sort of environment.
Economic downturns aren’t often regarded as periods of opportunity. Many people in tech are focusing on surviving rounds of layoffs and juggling full plates. But, there is a silver lining.
Changing leadership tack, finding ways to bridge team and business needs, and helping grow individuals looking to advance in their careers are all possible with the right framework.
Ahead of her talk at LeadDev Berlin Smruti Patel (SP), VP of engineering at Apollo GraphQL, talked to LeadDev’s Scott Carey (SC) about how to successfully lead your team through a downturn.