Tell me about a people-related problem that you've spent a lot of time on.

In a previous role, I noticed a recurring pattern of miscommunication and unmet expectations between our engineering team and the product management group. This led to delays, rework, and frustration on both sides. To address this, I initiated a series of cross-functional workshops focused on improving our understanding of each other's processes, priorities, and challenges. We established clearer communication channels, defined more robust requirements gathering procedures, and implemented a shared roadmap visualization tool. Over several months, we saw a significant reduction in misunderstandings, faster iteration cycles, and a more collaborative working relationship, ultimately leading to more successful product launches.