Corporate Decision Making Suffers Under the Weight of Over-Optimization

By Chris Lovett · Fast Company · 2026-08-04

Corporate Decision Making Suffers Under the Weight of Over-Optimization

Fast Company reports that the relentless drive for perfection in both personal wellness and professional workflows is reaching a breaking point. While maximizing outcomes sounds ideal, the pursuit of absolute optimization often results in organizational paralysis and increased em

Fast Company reports that the relentless drive for perfection in both personal wellness and professional workflows is reaching a breaking point. While maximizing outcomes sounds ideal, the pursuit of absolute optimization often results in organizational paralysis and increased em