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Sara Jensen carries two critical flags: sustained overload (9 of 14 days active, 4.2× median output) and weekend push pattern consistent with deadline stress. Immediate 1:1 recommended before the pattern compounds.
Alex Kim shows a rhythm break — output dropped 42% vs his personal baseline with no external explanation. MR reviews fell from 11 → 3. Worth a direct conversation to rule out a blocker.
Marcus Chen is on approved vacation (May 26 – Jun 2, synced from Microsoft 365). No risk signals during approved leave — this is expected and normal.
The remaining 5 team members are steady. Team verdict: Strained — workload pressure and rhythm changes require validation. One person is on planned leave.