Empathy Engine

Empathy Engine

The Sprint Stayed Green, The Budget Didn't

Profit With Proof | Episode 1

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Mark S. Carroll
Mar 17, 2026
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The Rework Tax

How ambiguity at the start of a sprint becomes a margin problem at the end of a quarter

The sprint closed. The feature shipped. The budget did not agree.

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