Steering a boat; the act of operating the rudder, or the person who performs that role (helmsman/coxswain).
嵐の中で若い舵取りが冷静に操舵して船を守った。
In the storm, the young helmsman steered calmly and protected the ship.
大会では巧みな舵取りが求められるので、経験豊富な選手が務めることが多い。
In competitions, skillful helmsmanship is required, so experienced rowers often take the role.
古い航海小説には舵取りの描写が多い。
Old sea novels often include many descriptions of helmsmanship.
Guidance or leadership—directing an organization or group and deciding policy; the person who leads (a leader/director).
新しいプロジェクトの舵取りを任され、チームの方向性をまとめた。
Entrusted with steering the new project, I organized the team's direction.
会社の舵取り次第で今後の業績が大きく変わるだろう。
The company's future performance will likely change significantly depending on its leadership.
ベテランの舵取り役が交代し、組織改革が始まった。
When the veteran leader stepped down, organizational reform began.