Operational debt refers to the accumulating cost of shortcuts, outdated processes, or neglected maintenance within daily business workflows. Unlike financial debt, it’s measured in lost efficiency, increased risk, and slower innovation. Used to identify systemic friction, it benefits operations managers, CFOs, and agile teams by prioritizing fixes, reducing burnout, and aligning technology investments with long-term scalability.
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