Generated and suppressed demand.

· · July 11, 2026, 10:23 p.m.
Summary
The post discusses the dynamics of team performance in the context of 'generated' and 'suppressed' demand within high-growth environments. It builds on a conceptual framework for team recovery and highlights the cycle teams undergo when facing increased requests for work, despite past successes in delivering valuable projects. The author emphasizes the importance of conviction and understanding in navigating these challenges, particularly for teams with broad interfaces that may encounter substantial invisible backlogs.
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