"Everyone is constantly asking for more resources, Of course, where we can afford to and where it's appropriate, new resources arrive, but it is really important to me that we feel that we've deliberately understaffed every project at the company."
"You got to run the engine at the red line at all times, Because the minute you let your guard down, the minute you slow down, the minute you relax, the minute you leave a crack for your competition, the great teams are going to come in and kick the good team's ass."
Rippling deliberately understaffs project teams by assigning fewer people than requested to create sustained pressure and urgency. Teams run to capacity and often work late or on weekends when problems arise, which distinguishes strong teams from merely good ones. Constant high-intensity operation prevents distractions, reduces morale dips associated with idle time, and closes openings competitors could exploit. New resources arrive selectively when affordable and appropriate, typically after teams signal a clear need. Individuals are encouraged to take vacations and maintain personal life, but organizational-wide relaxation is not permitted to preserve momentum and pace.
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