Fictional problem card
Scope creep
"While you're at it, can you also..." The Jira ticket just grew 3 subtasks.
The scenario
The Jira ticket just grew 3 subtasks while you were trying to finish the original task. This management problem adds 12 burnout to your meter as the scope silently expands beyond the sprint boundary.
How it plays
This problem card increases your burnout by 12 points. Counter it with a card from the personal, social, or humor categories to cancel the effect.
Why it feels familiar
We have all stared at a completed task only to have the stakeholder add 'just one small thing' that turns into a week of work.
This problem card adds 12 burnout. It belongs to management and can be countered by personal, social, humor coping.