In today’s complex and often isolated business structures, organizations often overestimate the efficiency of their operations. While many leaders believe that a significant portion of their team’s efforts directly contributes to organizational goals, the reality is starkly different. Research indicates that a substantial amount of work is lost due to various inefficiencies.

If you were to estimate how much of your team’s work actually translates into real, tangible outcomes, what would you say—60%? 70%? Most leaders assume that the majority of their team’s efforts drive meaningful results.  

The reality, however, is far more alarming. Studies show that, on average, teams only accomplish 15% of work planned  —the rest disappears into inefficiencies, misalignment, and hidden bottlenecks.  

If only 15% of work is truly delivering value, what happens to the rest? The answer lies in seven key areas—common but often overlooked pitfalls that drain capacity, create inefficiencies, and erode the impact of even the most well-intentioned teams. Understanding these areas is the first step toward reclaiming lost work.

Agile Accelerate introduces our trademark assessment tool to help you get a snapshot of where YOUR TEAMS need help. Try our mini form below to gain insight and let us help you with a broader assessment and plan of action to make sure you LEAVE NOTHING ON THE TABLE.