[fendy3002]

> strict deadlines and OKRs

Simply said, that deadlines and OKRs don't account for bus factor.

[Viliam1234]

Before the developer gets hit by the bus, it is cheaper to only have one developer on the project. For many managers, the economical analysis seems to end at this point.

[bee_rider]

Robustness and efficiency are fundamentally enemies, right? Unfortunately this means that the 'best' solution is often the least robust one that survives.

[fendy3002]

correct. Risk aversions most of the time are expensive. And it's always management's decision to take the risks and cheapen out or avert the risks.