Checking In on a Mid-Level Engineer Showing Signs of Burnout

You're having a 1:1 after noticing this pattern over the past two sprints. You want to be clear you're noticing something while still being empathetic.

Scenario Details

Goal
Start a supportive but direct check-in to explore whether burnout or something else is happening
Your Role
Manager
AI Role
Reliable mid-level engineer who’s starting to slip
Difficulty
Moderate

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