It's normal for teams to feel down when things change suddenly, and that's fine. Looking at the bigger picture, celebrating little wins, and getting everyone involved in planning the next steps can make a difference. Staying open in communication, supporting each other, and reminding the team that they can adapt together really helps lift spirits. Change can be hard, but when everyone sticks together and shows understanding, teams can push through stronger.

* 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.

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.

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.

- Clearly state a problem and try getting the team on your side - 'costs are rising, but together we can shift the operations to keep high performance.' - Getting the team member involved in problem-solving - Involve team members who are normally not a part of the discussion. Eg: open the floor to waiters' ideas on food costs - Visualising the issue. Eg: share visual statistics of rising costs - Show progress, share attempts. Eg: on a board show, not only stat of rising costs but also what management has tried already. Like replaced champagne with sparkling wine.