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Leading a distributed team out of a war zone: Lessons in resilience and adaptability

Bohdan Kit shares his management experience and insights from leading a team of eight senior engineers.

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August 22, 2023

In the age of distributed work, global events can impact the workplace in unpredictable ways.

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As a manager leading a distributed team in the wake of Russian aggression in Ukraine, I have had to draw on exceptional leadership capabilities and resilience to ensure my team’s success and impact on our product and users. In this talk, I share my management experience and insights from leading a team of 8 senior engineers. I highlight the key leadership strategies and techniques that enabled me to succeed despite adversity. From fostering a robust and outcome-oriented team culture to maintaining productivity in challenging life circumstances — providing practical tips and guidance that engineering managers and leaders can apply in their work and to their own teams.