Sustainable Pace

I care about how my team manages their energy. Running faster than we can sustain leads to mistakes, rework, and slower progress overall. Experience shows time and time again, that the worst technical mistakes happen when we push through late-evening and frantic over-work. Projects are marathons, not sprints, so it’s important to maintain a Sustainable Pace. When teams preserve steady, focused effort, the code quality and morale stay high. If a manager pressures the team to speed up, the team must push back thoughtfully. The team’s endurance and the long-term health must be protected. ...