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Sudden changes have disrupted your planned projects. How do you keep team morale high?

How do you boost team morale when plans go awry? Share your strategies for keeping spirits high.

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Sudden changes have disrupted your planned projects. How do you keep team morale high?

How do you boost team morale when plans go awry? Share your strategies for keeping spirits high.

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    Bryan Dsouza

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    * Communicate: Explain changes clearly. * Empathize: Acknowledge feelings. * Refocus: Highlight new opportunities. * Collaborate: Solve problems together. * Recognize: Appreciate efforts. * Lead: Maintain a positive outlook. * Support: Provide necessary resources.

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    Neetha Rajan

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    When chaos hits the calendar, I turn disruption into team fuel, not fatigue. I gather the team for a “pivot jam”—a quick, collaborative huddle where we reimagine the plan together. We treat sudden change like a creative brief, not a crisis, and invite bold thinking over blame. I inject momentum with mini-missions—short, meaningful wins that restore confidence fast. Humor, honesty, and a shared playlist go a long way. Because when the path shifts, morale stays high if the team feels like they’re still steering the ship—together.

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    Emily van Eyssen

    I connect Recruitment CEOs, founders, and directors with top-tier talent from South Africa, helping them build exceptional teams with the best remote professionals in the industry.

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    When plans unravel, morale hinges on how we respond. At Remote Recruitment, we shift the focus from what’s lost to what’s possible. We acknowledge the setback honestly, then rally the team around new priorities—quick wins that rebuild momentum. Celebrating adaptability becomes the culture. We also keep the tone light where we can—virtual socials, shout-outs, and humour go a long way. Most importantly, we remind everyone: change isn’t failure, it’s a pivot. And we’re in it together.

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