Write a short overload note that names commitments, costs, and a recommended tradeoff.
Jamie needs to tell a manager the current plan requires nights and is beginning to threaten review quality, but Jamie does not want the note to sound dramatic or vague. Capacity memo = commitments → effort reality → failure point → recommendation The common trap is sending either a vague stress signal with no tradeoff or a hidden yes that keeps the overload private. Step 1 List the real active commitments, not the idealized role summary. Managers can only choose among visible work. If the list stays abstract, the tradeoff stays abstract too. Step 2 Name the effort reality honestly:…
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