Burnout Audit (Maslach Burnout Inventory Framework)

What is Burnout Audit (Maslach Burnout Inventory Framework)?

Christina Maslach's research identified three dimensions of burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. The MBI is the gold standard measure used in over 6,000 studies. Understanding which dimension you're experiencing determines the correct recovery strategy.

Is there evidence for it?

How do you do Burnout Audit (Maslach Burnout Inventory Framework)?

1. 1.Self-assess on three dimensions: emotional exhaustion (feeling drained), depersonalization (cynicism toward work/people), reduced accomplishment (feeling ineffective)
2. 2.If primarily emotional exhaustion: focus on recovery — sleep, time off, reduced workload. This is the 'fuel tank is empty' type
3. 3.If primarily depersonalization/cynicism: focus on meaning — reconnect with purpose, spend time with mentees, revisit original motivation for your career
4. 4.If primarily reduced accomplishment: focus on competence — seek training, take on a project where you can succeed, get mentoring
5. 5.Address workplace factors (not just personal coping): workload, control, reward, community, fairness, and values alignment — Maslach identified these as the six organizational causes

How long does it take?

1 hour for assessment, 4-12 weeks for targeted intervention.

Is it hard to start?

medium.

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