I actually agree with this take, but I think the opposite can work. Create delivery dates based on runway / business priorities, re-evaluate what you think you

I actually agree with this take, but I think the opposite can work. Create delivery dates based on runway / business priorities, re-evaluate what you think you can do in that amount of time. Every few weeks try to determine what you might need to cut to meet that date or see if the business can push back or delay that date. I don't think starting from I think X feature will take Y days ever works. By contrast, we need to launch by Z date is technically a valid statement, it doesn't need to be estimated. I think for this to work the business actually needs to be willing to admit that either more people need to be hired, features need to get cut or dates need to be pushed back.