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THIS WEEK’S FOCUS

  • Why burnout rates for PMs are the highest of any profession.
  • How to spot the warning signs early.
  • A quick scorecard to measure your risk.

How close are you to PM burnout? (Score yourself in 3 minutes)

Welcome to Success Factors Discovery, your weekly email for enjoying projects + delivering with confidence.

Hello

When we talked last week about the Resource & Leadership Gap, I mentioned how under-resourcing doesn’t just slow delivery, it takes the happiness out of the people overseeing the work.

If you’ve been in that situation, ​as 50% of PM’s have, you already know: the real danger isn’t just missed deadlines. It’s burnout!


The Problem in stats:

When I first saw the data, I was shocked.

Nearly half of project managers report feeling burned out higher than doctors, teachers, or emergency services.

And the scary part?

Based on these stats, it’s likely that you, like myself, didn’t see it coming until it was too late.


Why it matters:

Burnout isn’t just bad for you, it tanks delivery quality, damages stakeholder trust, and drives good people out of the profession.

If we want to deliver without sacrificing our health, we need to start treating well-being like a project success factor.


The Insight / Solution:

The PM Burnout Scorecard is a 3-minute self-check that covers:

  • Energy levels – Are you recharging enough between pushes?
  • Boundaries – How often does work eat into evenings/weekends?
  • Support – Do you have the resources and backing you need?
  • Satisfaction – Are you proud of the work you deliver?

It’s designed to help you spot early warning signs so you can take corrective action before burnout takes hold.

Tuesday Action

Take the PM Burnout Scorecard today, it’s quick, free, and could save you months of stress.

Talk soon,

Greg

P.S. If you’re interested to explore our core discovery, the 4 Success Factors that apply to all projects. That’s APEX-4 Project Expert Formula ™→ . The playbook is now live and you can access it ​here​ and includes checklists and readiness assessments.→

P.P.S. If you take the scorecard, hit reply and let me know your biggest takeaway, I’ll share the most useful ones (anonymously) in a future email.

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