Gather ‘round the campfire, friends, because every project has its share of ghost stories. No matter the size or scope, projects have a way of creaking in the night. Team members disappear into the mist of competing priorities. Unexpected “phantoms” of resistance, emotions, and external pressures rattle the windows. And sometimes a single mistake can feel like a sudden chill down your spine.

But fear not! These bumps in the dark don’t have to haunt your project. In this lively session, Robyn Doughty (UC Berkeley) and Kate Nimety (Zuri Group) will share their best flashlight tactics for spotting trouble before it prowls, taming the jump scares, and keeping your team safe through the long night.

You’ll leave with practical ways to:
- Sense when conflict is lurking and bring it into the light.
- Calm the restless spirits of change fatigue before they spook your team.
- Build psychological safety so everyone feels brave enough to speak up, even when things go bump.

Settle in for real-world ghost stories, proven strategies, and a few campfire thrills to help you lead projects through the "tunnel of darkness" and back into daylight.

Closed captioning available for this session, bring your own fully charged phone, tablet, or laptop to access the captions.