Work that requires coordination of independent schedules takes longer than the theoretical minimum. It's a queuing problem. See: https://www.johndcook.com/blog

Work that requires coordination of independent schedules takes longer than the theoretical minimum. It's a queuing problem. See: https://www.johndcook.com/blog/2008/10/21/what-happens-when-you-add-a-new-teller/ https://www.johndcook.com/blog/2008/10/21/what-happens-when-... The slowness of processes that involve other people will frustrate you until you realize it is an ordinary part of the work. My advice, is behave in a way that makes you the kind of person other people will want to work with. Turn your work around quickly. Be patient with other people's turn around time. Good luck.