08/13/2026
When expectations aren't clear, people fill the gap with extra work.
Many employees don't over-prepare because they're inefficient. they over-prepare because they don't know what "done" actually looks like. Clear success criteria reduce unnecessary revisions, build confidence, and help teams focus on meaningful outcomes instead of chasing perfection.
Before your next project, answer one simple question:
"How will we know this is complete?"
That conversation can save hours of unnecessary work and reduce team stress.
Try this with your team this week.
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