This standard ensures teams deliver at a sustainable pace that supports long-term wellbeing and performance. It promotes healthy rhythms, reduces burnout, and allows space for learning and continuous improvement.
Aligned to our "Psychological Safety First" policy, this standard helps teams balance urgency with care. Without it, delivery becomes reactive, morale suffers, and long-term velocity declines.
Clearly defined impacts of meeting this standard include improved delivery flow, reduced risk, higher system resilience, and better alignment to business needs. Over time, teams will see reduced rework, faster time to value, and stronger system integrity.
Level 1 – Initial: Delivery is erratic and often driven by reactive demands.
Level 2 – Managed: Teams occasionally track delivery pace, but improvement is inconsistent.
Level 3 – Defined: Velocity, burnout indicators, and capacity are monitored and reviewed regularly.
Level 4 – Quantitatively Managed: Sustainability metrics drive planning decisions.
Level 5 – Optimising: Teams adjust rhythms and investments proactively to protect long-term wellbeing.