Burnt Out and Behind

In this final exercise, we confront a situation where a team is putting in extra hours but still failing to meet deadlines. This signals systemic issues that go beyond individual effort—and calls for thoughtful intervention.

• We recognize that unsustainable effort without results is a red flag—it shows that working harder isn't the solution.
• We can introduce deltas by investigating root causes: Are goals unrealistic? Are priorities misaligned? Is there a process breakdown?
• It’s our responsibility to shift focus from intensity to effectiveness—fixing the system so performance improves without burnout.
• We look at team norms, project planning habits, and cross-functional dependencies to identify leverage points for change.
• Our role is to help the team recover sustainably, improving delivery while preserving morale and long-term capacity.

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