Kathryn Vandiver, a global engineering leader with over 30 years of experience, shares her expertise on leading through significant organizational changes. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from an individual contributor to an engineering manager, emphasizing team dynamics and empathy. Kathryn highlights the importance of building trust and fostering collaboration, especially during mergers and acquisitions. She offers actionable tools for creating collective agreements and enhancing communication, ultimately guiding teams towards innovative outcomes.