Span Warning Signs
Recall the main warning signs of unhealthy span load.
What is the fastest warning sign of decision overload? Routine pod-local decisions wait for manager approval. This signals unclear authority more than insufficient effort. Decision load Wide span versus unhealthy span The count matters less than the load flowing through the manager. Compare Our benchmark says managers can have ten reports, so this is fine. Your line Benchmarks are a starting point. Let's inspect decision delay, coaching quality, and repeated escalations. Do not argue against benchmarks abstractly. It moves the conversation from ratio to evidence. Objection What does a shadow status deck usually indicate? The main rituals are not providing…
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