Modern Mentor Why is your team moving fast but staying stuck?
Jan 27, 2026
They dig into why frantic speed often hides missing structure and causes missed deadlines and burnout. They contrast disciplined agility with chaotic urgency using a sports analogy. They discuss spotting conflicting directives from leaders and how casual brainstorming turns into real work. They explain building operating rhythms to stop constant fire drills and make invisible problems visible.
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Speed Needs A Boring Foundation
- Teams chase speed but skip the boring structure that enables true agility.
- Rachel Cooke compares visible speed to hidden drills and roles that make it possible.
Pressure Without Support Creates Stuck Teams
- Teams feel stuck because pressure demands speed without support.
- Rachel Cooke links missed deadlines and burnout to missing structural foundations.
Preparation Enables Confident Speed
- True agility stems from clarified roles, processes, and decision rules.
- Rachel Cooke argues that preparation, not panic, enables fast, confident moves.