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Heh, without knowing the details my default answer would be “I can’t tell you because I haven’t done it yet” Estimation is a halting problem.
by doctor_eval 5y ago
Heh, without knowing the details my default answer would be “I can’t tell you because I haven’t done it yet”
Estimation is a halting problem.
- pempem 5y agoIn my experience we take these estimations and have a conversation or set up a pair. "Great, Ben and Dara can you handle this together?" To give Ben a chance to grow and Dara a chance to show leadership/mentorship/develop institutional knowledge. Alternately: "Okay, a bit disparate. Dara (or whomever) how are you thinking about solving this?"
- doctor_eval 5y agoMy experience: “I think it will take 5 days but it’s complex and I’m not sure” “It’s taking longer than I thought because it’s complex. But marketing isn’t ready so it’s not my top priority” “Marketing still isn’t ready so I’ve deprioritised it” “What do you mean ‘I promised 5 days and it’s entirely my fault it’s late?’”