How do you motivate a team when morale is low?

Short answer: During a tough deadline crunch, the team was drained. I paused new work for a day and organized a retrospective to listen to concerns. We adjusted sprint velocity, added buffer, and celebrated small wins publicly. I also advocated for an extra day off post-release, which really lifted morale.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

Managers care that you communicate early, protect quality, and help the ShopNest team deliver predictably.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.