In this episode of The Decision Environment, Bess Obarotimi explores what happens when effort continues to increase but progress begins to stall.

Many leaders respond to organisational friction by working harder. But increased effort does not always lead to improved outcomes. Sometimes it signals a deeper issue in decision flow, responsibility and execution.

This commentary examines the hidden cost of persistent effort and why clarity often restores momentum more effectively than intensity.

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