World Congress 2026 Europe - Virtual Stage • Jul 2, 2026 • Session details

How Not to Get Tied Up in Knots: Leadership for Complex Structures

Ana Gil Amor , Elena Guidi

True authority isn't granted by an org chart. It's earned through trust. Discover how to empower your engineering teams by replacing rigid hierarchies with psychological safety and radical honesty.

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