Your team is facing continuous restructuring challenges. How can you cultivate resilience and agility?

Change is the only constant in Life! Are you the same exact person today as you were last year? Surely not. And neither is your organization—it’s constantly changing. So yes, embrace and accept change as a given and look for the opportunities it presents to you, for they are always there. It’s exciting. Be nimble and believe in yourself. And always be careful —discerning—in what you wish for! Your thoughts can set events in motion.

To cultivate resilience and agility during continuous restructuring, start by embracing change as an opportunity for growth and innovation. Clear, transparent communication is essential to build trust and reduce uncertainty. Empower your team to make quick decisions, fostering adaptability. Encourage cross-training to ensure team members can easily shift roles or responsibilities as needed. Prioritize mental well-being to prevent burnout and maintain morale. Lastly, celebrate small wins to keep motivation high and reinforce progress. These actions help teams navigate challenges with confidence and agility.

Change becomes less of a challenge for teams when clearly linked to a common purpose and ambition. As a leadership community its also important to invest appropriately into the change management process, ensuring a culture of open dialogue and exchange and genuinly remaining curious on progess being made and obstacles to be removed. Many of the less successful changes I observed more recently didn't necessarily fail due to a lack of resilience or required adjustement of the mindset in teams, but a significant underestimation of required efforts to provide the right change management support along the way.

Continuous restructuring is a tell-tale sign of senior management without direction. Good time to consider options elsewhere I think.

Es un cambio que comienza con uno como lider de Equipo. A veces la referencia que sembramos es la mejor forma de inculcarlo. Si el lider cree, el equipo en general, tambien. El manejo de las emociones es fundamental y existe cierta fractalidad en el ser humano, donde seguramente, tambien su lider sintio alguna incomodidad, y porque no, miedo, alguna vez. Cuando me sucedio, recuerdo haberme apoyado en mis pares, y un excelente Jefe que me enseño algo simple, pero muy util. "Si no sabes...te enseño; si no podes...te ayudo, el tema pasa cuando no se quiere...hay no se puede hacer nada". Creo que pasa por conocer esa primera emocion, para asi "trabajarla" y como consecuencia cambiar a un plan alternativo bajo una influencia emocional positiva.

To cultivate resilience and agility amid continuous restructuring, foster a growth mindset through learning and innovation, encouraging teams to view challenges as opportunities. Transparent communication and decentralized decision-making empower employees, while cross-functional collaboration enhances flexibility. Providing emotional and mental health support builds resilience, and scenario planning helps teams adapt to unexpected changes. Leaders should model resilience and celebrate small wins to keep morale high, while leveraging technology and agile project management tools streamlines processes. These strategies create a dynamic, adaptable workforce that thrives during transitions.

Hier sind einige Strategien, die mir persönlich dabei geholfen haben: Starke soziale Netzwerke aufbauen, Teams mit gutem Zusammenhalt und starker Kommunikation sind eher in der Lage, sich gegenseitig zu unterstützen. Team-Building-Aktivitäten und regelmäßige Check-ins stärken das Gemeinschaftsgefühl. Autonomie fördern: Geben Sie dem Team mehr Entscheidungsspielraum. Menschen, die das Gefühl haben, Kontrolle über ihre Arbeit zu haben, können besser mit Herausforderungen umgehen. Transparenz und Kommunikation: Agilität funktioniert nur, wenn das Team immer über den aktuellen Stand der Dinge Bescheid weiß. Regelmäßige Meetings und transparente Kommunikation über Ziele, Herausforderungen und Fortschritte sind essenziell.

To cultivate resilience and agility in a team facing continuous restructuring, it's important to foster a mindset of adaptability and openness to change. Encourage a culture where challenges are viewed as opportunities for growth. Provide consistent communication to keep everyone informed and aligned, while also empowering team members to take initiative and make decisions. Offering support, whether through training or emotional encouragement, can help build confidence and ensure the team remains focused and flexible in navigating uncertainty.

Offene Kommunikation ist ein wichtiger und richtiger Aspekt. Damit einher geht aber weitaus mehr, als nur „die Sache“ beim Namen zu nennen. Denn neben der Transparenz zum eigentlichen Sachverhalt muss auch Raum für die Kommunikation über Ängste und Sorgen sein. Dabei darf auch ruhig mal über das „hier und jetzt“ gesprochen werden und der Fokus bewusst auf die aktuelle Situation gelegt werden - ohne zu weit in die Zukunft zu orakeln.

En mi experiencia en procesos de cambios, la comunicación juega un rol importante. Estos procesos suelen generar dudas e incertidumbre. Comunicarles al equipo cuáles serán los cambios, los nuevos objetivos, la nueva realidad, es vital para que cada miembro del equipo vaya pensando cómo se adapta. También hay que generar espacios para la escucha. Así se puede generar empatía y proporcionarles una guía que les facilite su adaptación.

Communication is the only key for such problems, it will help in creating transparency and making every one voice count. Creating an environment which every employee and employer wants

When teams understand the "why" behind changes and feel heard, they are more likely to remain loyal and motivated. Clear communication helps the team understand the rationale behind changes, making them more likely to stay engaged.

La comunicación abierta y bidireccional es vital para generar confianza y cohesión en un equipo, especialmente durante tiempos de incertidumbre. En marketing, ya sea B2B o B2C, esto es igual de importante. Las marcas que mantienen una comunicación clara y transparente con sus clientes tienden a construir relaciones más duraderas. Aplicado internamente, permite que los equipos colaboren mejor, alineándose a los objetivos estratégicos. Además, en redes como LinkedIn, una comunicación honesta entre líderes y colaboradores promueve una cultura organizacional que puede ser replicada hacia el exterior, proyectando confianza y autenticidad hacia el mercado.

Open communication is vital during restructuring. Keep the team informed about changes, reasons behind them, and their impact. Transparency reduces uncertainty and fosters trust, helping everyone navigate transitions more smoothly. I made it a point to hold regular meetings where I openly discussed upcoming changes and their implications. This transparency allowed my team to voice their concerns and feel more included in the process, which in turn, helped us adapt better.

In times of flux, rumor mills can go into overdrive. Combat this by prioritizing clear, honest communication. Share what you know, admit what you don't, and explain the 'why' behind changes when possible. Create safe spaces for team members to voice concerns and ask questions. Consider implementing a weekly 'change update' meeting or newsletter. Be accessible and approachable. Remember, people can handle difficult news better than they can handle uncertainty. By fostering a culture of open communication, you'll build trust and reduce anxiety, helping your team stay focused and agile amidst the chaos.

To foster resilience and agility amidst constant restructuring, open communication is paramount. By sharing information honestly and transparently, we can alleviate uncertainty, build trust, and empower our team members to adapt effectively. Open dialogue encourages collaboration, idea sharing, and problem-solving, ultimately strengthening our ability to navigate change and emerge stronger.

The communicate openly is necessary to build trust. Your team needs to trust you and you need to trust your team, if you don't speak openly with people, you can't build trustworthy relationships so it's necessary for a healthy relationship with people in business as in personal life.

La comunicación abierta es clave durante una reestructuración. Ser transparente sobre las razones del cambio y los resultados esperados ayuda a reducir la incertidumbre y fomenta la confianza en el equipo. Es fundamental no solo compartir información, sino también escuchar activamente las preocupaciones y comentarios de los miembros. Al establecer una comunicación bidireccional, creas un sistema de apoyo que facilita la adaptación. Esto no solo refuerza la confianza, sino que también permite que el equipo sienta que sus inquietudes son valoradas, ayudando a navegar el proceso con mayor seguridad.

One thing that has worked for me every time I take a new role is to identify: 1) the key initiative that is in a good path, has taken a long time to start giving results, to continue supporting it and avoid the temptation of “adding my own sauce” risking to stop momentum. 2) I also identify an initiative that, for different reasons has not being improved, there is where I focus my “new eyes perspective” to propose changes and revamp. Finally, 3) I identify one new initiative where I can contribute bringing change and stamping my own mark!

Flexibility is key to weathering restructuring storms. Cross-train your team members so they can easily step into different roles. Encourage job rotation to broaden skills and perspectives. Implement flexible work arrangements where possible. Teach prioritization skills to help people adapt quickly to shifting goals. Introduce agile methodologies, even in non-tech roles. The idea is to create a team that bends without breaking. Remember, flexibility isn't just about processes - it's a mindset. Cultivate an environment where trying new approaches is encouraged and 'failing forward' is valued. This adaptability will serve your team well through any organizational changes.

In my experience, we should first tell between agility and chaos. It's very easy to be confused between both terms. Agility seeks the way to rapidly adapt organizations to changes keeping the focus on core goals. Failure to communicate clear goals, fear to think out-of-the-box or micro management are just a few examples of multiple variables amongst which lack of strategic vision can be highlighted as generator of chaos. On the other hand, in order to response to a growing volatilitly, managers must always keep the final goal and let the team know how restructuring changes are linked to their purpose. Working just to meet a bunch of KPI or SLA and without a clear objetive is just a massive destruction weapon for the morale of a team.

Cultivating flexibility within the team allows for smoother adjustments to restructuring. Encourage team members to develop adaptable skills and be open to new roles or responsibilities as changes occur. To build flexibility, I introduced cross-training programs that allowed team members to learn various roles. This approach not only made our team more adaptable but also ensured that we could handle new challenges more efficiently during each restructuring phase.

La flexibilidad es un pilar esencial del marketing exponencial, tanto en la adaptación a las tendencias de mercado como en la optimización de recursos dentro del equipo. Capacitar al personal para que desarrolle habilidades múltiples no solo permite responder de manera ágil a cambios externos, sino que también fortalece la innovación interna. En redes sociales B2B como LinkedIn, la flexibilidad en la gestión de contenidos y estrategias permite a las empresas pivotar rápidamente ante nuevas oportunidades, mejorando la capacidad de respuesta ante el mercado y manteniendo la productividad alta durante periodos de transformación.

To foster resilience and agility amidst constant restructuring, we must cultivate flexibility within our team. This involves encouraging adaptability to change, promoting open communication, and empowering individuals to take ownership of their roles. By fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning, we can equip our team to navigate the complexities of restructuring effectively and emerge stronger.

Construir flexibilidad es esencial para fomentar la agilidad en el equipo. Anima a los miembros a ser flexibles en sus roles y responsabilidades, lo que podría incluir la capacitación cruzada para desarrollar habilidades en diferentes áreas o adoptar un enfoque más dinámico en la gestión de proyectos. Al promover esta adaptabilidad, tu equipo podrá enfrentar mejor las demandas cambiantes que surgen durante la reestructuración. La flexibilidad no solo facilita una transición más fluida, sino que también garantiza que la productividad se mantenga a lo largo del proceso de cambio.

Muy de acuerdo con lo expuesto, la dinámica de funciones aporta capacitación y abre nuevas ideas entre los integrantes del grupo

¡Gran enfoque! Promover la flexibilidad dentro del equipo es esencial para adaptarse a los cambios de manera ágil y eficiente. La capacitación cruzada no solo diversifica las habilidades, sino que también crea un equipo más resiliente y preparado para enfrentar cualquier desafío. Al adoptar una gestión de proyectos más fluida, se fomenta una mayor colaboración y una capacidad de respuesta rápida ante las demandas de la reestructuración. ¡Una estrategia poderosa para mantener la productividad y la moral alta en tiempos de cambio!

Ist Flexibilität heute noch fortschrittlich? Ich denke in vielem eher nicht aber in der Automobilindustrie wohl für die Transformation wohl unerlässlich:

A key success factor in changes I led previously has been the concept of "shared accountabiliy". Collaboration becomes powerful and will have an impact when teams start to feel accountable for each others success. Shared accountability has to start with the leadership team.

La competencia colaborativa es algo tan fuerte y real que ha logrado que el país Vasco sea sinónimo de crecimiento y éxito. Competir colaborando. Woow, suena raro. Pero es como personas interdisciplinarias se juntan, para hacer un gran producto y servicio, dando de forma colaborativa sus conocimientos, para crear lo mejor, y competir contra otros que no tienen tanto expertis en varios rubros, creando un gran producto o servicio que nadie podrá igualar. Lo mismo pasa y aplica en una empresa.

Lo primero que debemos tener claro es que, para cultivar resiliencia y agilidad en el equipo, debemos enfocarnos en dos principios clave: empatía e inteligencia colectiva. Es fundamental escuchar activamente. La empatía nos permite ponernos en el lugar de cada miembro, comprender sus preocupaciones y responder con humanidad. Esto no solo refuerza la confianza, sino que también ayuda a que se sientan respaldados y comprendidos. Es vital aprovechar la inteligencia colectiva de todo el equipo. Involucra a cada persona en la toma de decisiones, fomenta la colaboración y el intercambio de ideas, no solo generas soluciones más creativas, sino que el equipo siente que forma parte activa del cambio, lo que fortalece su capacidad de adaptarse.

There is a saying: "if you walk alone, you can walk fast, but if you walk together you can walk long". It's always better if things can last longer if its in business or privat. So working together is a must if you want to bring longterm benefit to your daily life and surrounding :).

When the org chart's in flux, strong team bonds can be your anchor. Encourage collaboration across departments and hierarchy levels. Set up cross-functional projects to break silos. Use collaborative tools to keep everyone connected, especially if working remotely. Organize team-building activities that focus on problem-solving and adaptability. Create a culture where asking for help is seen as a strength, not a weakness. Remember, a united team is a resilient team. By fostering a collaborative spirit, you're building a support network that can weather any restructuring storm, turning potential chaos into collective opportunity.

Fomentar la colaboración es esencial para la creación de sinergias que impulsen la creatividad y la innovación, especialmente en tiempos de cambio organizacional. En el ámbito del marketing exponencial, tanto en B2C como en B2B, romper los silos y promover la integración de diferentes áreas genera soluciones más robustas y adaptables. En redes como LinkedIn, destacar la colaboración interna puede traducirse en una marca empleadora atractiva, donde la cultura del trabajo en equipo se convierte en un diferenciador competitivo. Las ideas fluyen mejor cuando los equipos se apoyan mutuamente, facilitando una adaptación más rápida y eficiente ante cualquier reestructuración.

During a restructuring, the team may feel insecure or worried about the future. Collaborating and maintaining open communication builds trust, as team members feel heard and valued, reducing uncertainty and rumors that can affect morale.

Constant change can take a toll on mental health. Make well-being a top priority. Introduce stress-management workshops or mindfulness sessions. Encourage work-life balance and lead by example. Create 'no-meeting' days to allow focus time. Check in regularly with team members, not just about work, but about how they're coping. Consider implementing an employee assistance program if you don't have one. Remember, a resilient team starts with resilient individuals. By showing that you value their well-being, you'll build loyalty and help your team maintain the emotional strength needed to navigate ongoing changes with grace and positivity.

To cultivate resilience and agility during continuous restructuring, prioritising team wellbeing is crucial. Supporting mental and emotional health helps individuals better manage stress and adapt to change. Encouraging work-life balance and providing access to resources such as counselling or wellness programs fosters a healthier, more focused team. When people feel supported, they’re more likely to remain engaged and resilient. By creating a positive environment where wellbeing is valued, we enhance the team’s ability to adapt and thrive through ongoing challenges.

During times of restructuring, prioritizing well-being is essential. Provide support resources and encourage work-life balance to help team members manage stress and maintain their mental and physical health. Recognizing the stress of constant restructuring, I implemented wellness programs and flexible work options. This focus on well-being helped my team manage the pressures of change and maintain their productivity and morale.

When employees feel their health is valued, they are more likely to remain loyal and engaged, which strengthens the team as a whole.

Cultivating resilience and agility amidst constant restructuring requires a strong focus on well-being. By prioritising mental health, work-life balance, and open communication, we can create a supportive environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Regular check-ins, stress management workshops, and accessible mental health resources can help individuals cope with change and adapt more effectively. Additionally, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning can equip employees with the skills needed to navigate uncertainty and thrive in a dynamic workplace.

Priorizar el bienestar es esencial durante la reestructuración. El estrés y el agotamiento pueden minar la resiliencia y la agilidad, por lo que es fundamental que tu equipo tenga acceso a recursos que promuevan su salud mental y física. Esto puede incluir opciones de trabajo flexible, programas de bienestar o simplemente asegurar que se tomen descansos regulares. Al crear un entorno donde el bienestar sea una prioridad, no solo protegerás a tu equipo del agotamiento, sino que también fomentarás un mayor compromiso y rendimiento durante los desafíos del cambio.

Wohlbefinden und Wellness ist wohl eher Thema bei neueren Unternehmen wie Facebook und Google, bei deutschen und europäischen Unternehmen eher selten und ist auch oft keine Zeit:

Cuando se prioriza el bienestar se convierte en parte esencial para el éxito a largo plazo de cualquier empresa. Fomenta un ambiente de trabajo saludable y positivo mejora la satisfacción y el compromiso de los empleados, sino que también aumenta la productividad y reduce la rotación de personal. Es importante implementar políticas que promuevan el equilibrio entre la vida laboral y personal, así como ofrecer recursos para la salud mental y física. Escuchar las necesidades de los empleados y fomentar una cultura de apoyo y reconocimiento son prácticas que pueden fortalecer el sentido de comunidad y pertenencia.

The well-being of your team should always be a priority, especially during restructuring. Stress and burnout can quickly undermine resilience and agility. Ensure that your team has access to resources that support their mental and physical health. This can include flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, or simply encouraging regular breaks. When your team feels supported, they're more likely to stay engaged and perform well.

Ao meu ver, é um dos pontos mais altos da organização! A maior alavanca do sucesso da organização e equipe, encontra-se na capacidade de investir na formação e capacitação mediante as constantes mudanças do mercado, acompanhar o crescimento do mercado é útil para uma melhor prestação de serviços e maior produtividade na empresa.

In a constantly shifting landscape, learning is your team's secret weapon. Foster a culture of continuous improvement. Provide access to online courses or workshops relevant to emerging needs. Set up a mentoring program to share knowledge across the team. Encourage side projects that allow exploration of new skills or technologies. Celebrate learning milestones, not just performance ones. Remember, the goal is to create a team of adaptable problem-solvers. By prioritizing learning, you're not just helping your team keep up with change - you're empowering them to drive it. This proactive approach turns restructuring challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.

Building a culture of learning fosters curiosity and openness within the team. It encourages individuals to share knowledge, collaborate, and support each other’s growth.

It is really important, so the changes will not be so tough to face them. And I would say, pretty much focus on final goals.

En la actualidad liderar equipos enfrentando constantes reestructuraciones, es un reto que exige una comunicación asertiva combinada con empatia, creatividad y mucha honestidad; mostar las bondades del cambio, de una manera honesta sera la clave para que el equipo por si solo identifique las oportunidades de aprendizaje y de crecimiento. Recordemos siempre... (...) Cualqueira puede sostenere el timon cuando el mar esta tranquilo (Publilio Siro)"

Continuous learning is vital for building resilience and agility. Encourage your team to pursue professional development opportunities, whether through formal training or informal learning experiences. By staying current with industry trends and expanding their skill sets, your team members can better anticipate changes and adapt their strategies accordingly. A culture of learning helps ensure that your team is always prepared for the next challenge.