Chris Fruehwirth
IT Director,
University of Notre Dame
The Rarity of Amazing: How to Build the Teams Everyone Wants
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 9:45AM–10:30AM CT | Meeting Room 106 C, Level 1
Session Type:
Breakout Session
Delivery Format:
Presentation/Panel Session
Amazing teams are rare, yet they hold the power to transform organizations and drive innovation. In this engaging and interactive session, we will explore what makes these exceptional teams stand out and how you can build one in your own IT organization. We will dive into three essential takeaways: creating psychological safety and trust, fostering a shared sense of purpose, and leading with intentionality. These themes will be brought to life through real-world insights and stories shared throughout the session by three experienced IT leaders. You will hear from peers, share your own insights, and reflect on how leadership and culture intersect to enable peak team performance. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to enhance their leadership skills and cultivate environments where high-performing teams thrive. At the end, we will turn the spotlight on you: how will you return to your organization and put this into action?
