2 Effective Ways To Talk to Senior Leaders about Software Estimates

Honesty is the Best Policy

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Are you getting pushed for a precise project estimate and delivery date?

Don’t try to fool yourself into thinking that you can meet that demand.

You know better.

Justin Zack

Written by Justin Zack

Project leader. Product thinker. Write about human things. Find me at justinzack.com

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