I like the problem statement in the essay, but it's generally more effective to give context instead of more precise instructions. The people you work with are

I like the problem statement in the essay, but it's generally more effective to give context instead of more precise instructions. The people you work with are smart and capable -- if you tell them what problem you're trying to solve, they will adjust accordingly. Plus, giving context fills in so many more gaps than just the time and effort expectations. Here's a related post I wrote: https://pcounsel.blog/always-give-a-good-reason/ https://pcounsel.blog/always-give-a-good-reason/