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PO-driven overload

Last post 11:21 pm March 2, 2026 by Mathias Tambo Njumbe
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Mathias Tambo Njumbe
11:21 pm March 2, 2026

Dear all,

  • The team is constantly overloaded. Overtime is increasing and you sense there are already more sick leaves. The reason is that the PO is constantly adding stories and ignores commitments. You talked already to the PO several times who acknowledged but did not change behavior what is your approach to solve the problem

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