Sustainable Systems: Rethinking Burnout

Workshop 2: Sustainable Systems – Rethink Burnout

Burnout isn’t a personal failure - it’s a structural signal.

When workflows break down, communication falters, and resources misalign, people’s energy drains faster than it can be replenished. This interactive session reframes burnout as a systems issue, not an individual weakness, and equips nonprofit professionals with practical tools to strengthen performance and well-being at once.

In this 1-hour session, you’ll learn how to:

• Spot Operational Friction: Identify workflow gaps and bottlenecks that quietly drain your team’s energy.
• Redesign Workflows: Build simple, sustainable systems that promote accountability and transparency.
• Align Priorities: Connect energy management with team and organizational goals.
• Set Sustainable Boundaries: Create work habits supported by fair systems and shared expectations.
• Apply the Sustainability Matrix: Identify small structural changes that yield major improvements in outcomes and morale.

Takeaway Tool: CLBE Workflow Audit Template — a practical guide to help you pinpoint and fix friction in your team’s daily work.