What It Takes to Lead Your Team Through Turbulence

A cross-national study found that 80% of employees struggle to concentrate during political crises and social disruption. Interviews with managers and members of their teams revealed that there are interconnected dynamics at play that influence how workers respond. By prioritizing flexibility, permission to experiment, careful communication, and employee feedback, leaders can navigate unrest and strengthen team resilience effectively.

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MIT Sloan Management Review
Published
2025-10-23
DOI
https://doi.org/10.63383/gqvn6120
Primary Topic
Complex Systems and Decision Making
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What It Takes to Lead Your Team Through Turbulence

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MIT Sloan Management Review
Complex Systems and Decision Making
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What It Takes to Lead Your Team Through Turbulence

Yasin Rofcanın, Chidiebere Ogbonnaya, Rıfat Kamaşak, Benjamin Laker
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Abstract

A cross-national study found that 80% of employees struggle to concentrate during political crises and social disruption. Interviews with managers and members of their teams revealed that there are interconnected dynamics at play that influence how workers respond. By prioritizing flexibility, permission to experiment, careful communication, and employee feedback, leaders can navigate unrest and strengthen team resilience effectively.

MIT Sloan Management Review
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