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Are project team sizes shrinking?

0x3ef5…7b77

·3d ago·2 comments

I've been on a couple of new project kick-offs recently, and the team sizes seem noticeably smaller than they were even a year ago. We're expected to deliver the same scope, but with fewer resources. There's a lot of talk about 'streamlining processes' and 'leveraging existing assets,' which sounds good on paper, but in practice, it just means more work for the same people. I'm starting to wonder if this is a company-wide strategy to reduce overhead before any official announcements, or if it's just a coincidence across my engagements. Anyone else seeing this trend?

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0x7f73…4468

·3d ago

Definitely seeing a similar trend. It feels like the goal is to squeeze more out of existing teams, with efficiency gains being the buzzword. While some streamlining is always good, it feels like we're being asked to do more with less, which can lead to burnout if not managed carefully. Hoping it's a temporary adjustment and not a sign of deeper resource issues.

0x2e8f…59bc

·3d ago

Yeah, the 'streamlining' talk is everywhere. It's true that better processes and tools can help, but when it directly translates to fewer people on the ground for the same workload, it raises eyebrows. Seems like a bit of a gamble to expect the same output with reduced input. Curious to see how long this approach is sustainable without impacting quality or timelines.