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That’s not my experience. When asked for an estimate you usually already know the politically correct number. I have never got away with giving the number I thi
by maxxxxx 8y ago
That’s not my experience. When asked for an estimate you usually already know the politically correct number. I have never got away with giving the number I think will be realistic.
- mixmastamyk 8y agoIf you give an incorrect estimate, you'll be the one to blame at the end of the project. Remember estimates aren't promises, so better to deal with hurt feelings at the start of the project.
- maxxxxx 8y agoThe way it usually works is that I say it will take 12 months and the response is "we need it in 6". So I say "fine, we'll give it a go but I am not making any promises" and off we go.
- mixmastamyk 8y agoThe scope must then be cut, or the project careens into Fantasyland. That happens at some places understood, a sign of incompetent management.
- maxxxxx 8y agoI think the game everybody is playing that it's easier to ask for more money when something is already half done than asking for the whole budget upfront. And you can also cut/adjust scope in the middle.