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I would ensure the project's operational leader has strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and can bridge gaps between departments, not just technical competence. This leader can manage dissent constructively, inspire collaboration, and keep focus on the shared vision during challenges. 7. Selecting a leader with strong interpersonal skills. Finally, I would ensure that the operational leader of the project was chosen not only for technical competence, but also for interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to bridge gaps between departments. Such a leader would be better equipped to manage dissent constructively, inspire a cross-functional collaboration, and maintain focus on shared vision even when challenges arose.