Data centres serve as the backbone of modern digital infrastructure, ensuring uninterrupted access to critical services. However, industry outages and a persistent skills shortage pose significant challenges for data centre leaders. This article examines how data centre leaders navigate the complexities of industry outages while simultaneously tackling the skills shortage. By implementing strategic approaches and fostering a resilient workforce, data centre leaders can mitigate the impact of outages and address the skills gap, ensuring the continued smooth operation of their facilities.