What Sustainable Teams Look Like
The highest-performing teams I work with have deliberate workload management systems: They track who's doing what and redistribute tasks when imbalances become obvious. They reward quality work with career development opportunities, not just more work. They invest in stress management training for everyone, not just people who are obviously struggling. Prevention beats crisis management every time. They have clear policies about coverage during leave so people can actually disconnect without worrying about work piling up. Most importantly, they address performance issues directly rather than expecting other team members to compensate for inadequate work. The Management Reality Check If your best employees are working significantly more hours than everyone else on a regular basis, you have a management problem, not a staffing problem. If the same people always volunteer for extra projects while others never do, you need to examine why and address the underlying dynamics.
The Great Performance Review Lie. The Problem With Traditional Leadership Programs. The Decision Avoidance Strategy. What Sustainable Teams Look Like.