We spend weeks diagnosing a tricky bug in our code but accept burnout in our teams as an unavoidable cost of doing business. That's backward.
Developer burnout isn't a personal failing; it's a system failure. It's a flashing red alert indicating a critical bug in your processes. 🚨
The symptoms: • Constant context switching • Back-to-back meetings with no time for deep work • Unclear priorities and shifting goalposts • "Urgency" as the default state
Productivity isn't about typing faster or working longer hours. It's about creating an environment where developers can focus. It's about psychological safety, clear roadmaps, and respecting a maker's schedule.
Protect your team's focus as fiercely as you protect your production database. Fix the process, not the person.
What's one change you've made that had the biggest positive impact on your team's well-being?