Protect Your Team from Strategy Fatigue

You’ve seen it: your people aren’t lazy or disengaged—they’re overwhelmed. They’re suffering from strategy fatigue. 

It happens when: 

• Everything becomes a priority 

• New ideas flood in weekly 

• Direction keeps changing without clarity 

The result? Confusion. Burnout. Paralysis. 

Your team wants to execute. But they need to focus. Here’s how to deliver it: 

1. Set Screening Criteria 

Define what fits your strategic goals—and what doesn’t. Create clear thresholds that every new idea must pass. If it doesn’t align? Say no or defer it. 

2. Use Scoring Tools 

Adopt a value vs. effort matrix or weighted scoring model. Ground your decisions in logic, not passion. This adds clarity, fairness, and consistency. 

3. Test Before Committing 

Every idea doesn’t require full resources upfront. Run a proof-of-concept. Small, focused tests reduce risk and validate assumptions. 

4. Create a Single Visible Pipeline 

List every non-routine initiative in one place. Review it regularly. Spot duplication, overload, or distractions. Apply the “one in, one out” rule. 

Final Thought 

Your team’s capacity is one of your most precious assets. Protect it. Strategy is only as strong as your ability to deliver. 

Clarity is the new leadership currency. Spend it wisely.