XP/XC and overcommitment

Hi all,

On another thread, Bill and I had this exchange:
> > For what reasons do you repeatedly make commitments that you can
> > meet only by sacrificing yourself and your time with your family?
> 
> Actually, I've stopped doing that.  That's a big part of why I left
> employment in that world and became a consultant / contractor to
> them.
>
> > Can you see XP, or XP's principles, helping with that?
> 
> I'm hopeful, but not as much on this point as I am on the one above.

How do any of you see XP helping managers who are:
1. Fighting many fires.
2. Taking on many obligations.
3. Working extra hours to fight all fires and meet all obligations.
4. Sacrificing self and home life to meet work obligations.

Dale



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