A team is in balance and tension on various dimensions.

2026-01-19 · Bits and Bobs 1/19/26

A team is in balance and tension on various dimensions.
- Team members who are at the extremes of a given dimension will feel and carry that tension more than people in the middle.
- It's healthy for the team but potentially unsustainable for the individual.

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