IT Team Culture’s a Road Trip—Bumpy, but Worth the Ride ft. Jay Stanley
Jay Stanley uses the metaphor of a road trip to explore IT team culture, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, adventure, and especially the social aspects of building strong, resilient teams. Drawing on personal experiences and team-building exercises, Jay illustrates how deepening personal connections and encouraging growth—both professional and personal—creates a thriving, collaborative environment. He encourages leaders to make relationship-building a constant priority and to lead by example in embracing change and continuous development.
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Jay Stanley
Jay Stanley is a seasoned leader with more years guiding IT teams than he’d care to count. He’s navigated diverse industries—from energy to finance, grocery, higher ed, healthcare, and manufacturing. While many technical milestones along the way, Jay takes the greatest pride in the teams and cultures he’s had the privilege to build and nurture. Jay enjoys a variety of hobbies, including a great workout, a challenging woodworking project, and, more recently, stepping onto the stage in community theater—a passion that fuels both his creativity and teamwork.
