Most wasted time at work isn’t from big failures, it’s from small assumptions.

  - “They probably know what I mean.”
  - “We’ll figure it out in the meeting.”
  - “Someone must be doing it.”
  - “They read the email.”
  - “They’ll reach out if they have any questions.”

A 60-second check-in phone call or direct/text message can prevent hours of rework:

Clarify: what you mean, what’s been decided, or what you expect.
Confirm: who owns the specific action and who’s responsible for making sure it moves forward.
Repeat: ask when and how you’ll revisit it.

Simple communication loops reduce stress, build trust, and move work forward.

💬 What’s one assumption you’ve seen recently that could’ve been solved with a quick check-in?