Cuando un equipo se desanima por los contratiempos, lo más importante no siempre es contar con más herramientas o capacidades, sino reavivar su motivación y moral. En momentos difíciles, lo que realmente marca la diferencia es la actitud con la que enfrentamos los desafíos. Como líder, es esencial recordar al equipo el propósito común y los logros pasados, por peque?os que sean. Reconocer los esfuerzos realizados y destacar los progresos, aunque sean mínimos, puede generar un impulso positivo. Además, es fundamental fomentar una mentalidad de aprendizaje continuo: cada contratiempo es una oportunidad para mejorar y ajustar estrategias.

I find a conducting a careful retrospective seeking lessons learned can help. However, it can also hurt if the retrospective devolves into blame. The retrospective leader needs a degree of maturity and balance to keep the team in more of a positive, learning mindset. It might also be helpful to reground the team in the ultimate product goal and provide some historical examples of teams overcoming and learning from severe setbacks. The Apollo 1 cabin fire comes to mind.

I would acknowledge the team’s feelings and challenges to validate their efforts and frustrations, recognizing their hard work and struggles. Reframe the setback as a lesson learnt rather than a failure for shifting the mindset to growth and improvement. Remind team of past successes and milestones to help them see progress and realize that the situation is not entirely negative. To rebuild momentum, break down the larger project into smaller, manageable tasks with clear, realistic goals. Provide necessary resources and support to overcome challenges. Encourage open discussions and brainstorming sessions to generate fresh ideas for overcoming obstacles. Celebrate achievements through recognition, rewards, or acknowledging efforts publicly.