The Hidden Cost of Temporary Fixes

Quick fixes turning into permanent problems? You're not alone.

In this episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock tackle "longstanding risks" – those temporary solutions that somehow become permanent fixtures in our systems. From memory-leaking services to utility companies skipping maintenance, they explore how small shortcuts create massive long-term costs.

This Week's Takeaways:

• Document your band-aids with clear reasoning and next steps
• Protect team capacity to enable thoughtful decision-making
• Focus on system resilience rather than trying to prevent every failure

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