tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875001767678246171.post7253918639643723359..comments2024-01-07T22:02:50.324-08:00Comments on Double Journey: Death by DateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875001767678246171.post-81239833537106364692008-11-26T06:57:01.000-08:002008-11-26T06:57:01.000-08:00Oops, hit the wrong button and posted my comment a...Oops, hit the wrong button and posted my comment above too soon. I meant to say that I would give a range first. Then after assessing how much time is really needed, I would look at other projects, reassess the time line, then add a reasonable cushion. Let's face it. There are always unexpected projects popping up. Discounting that possibility is foolish.bluestreaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875001767678246171.post-77218298910152495492008-11-19T22:44:40.000-08:002008-11-19T22:44:40.000-08:00I agree, setting target dates is dangerous. I too...I agree, setting target dates is dangerous. I too have to deal with this on a regular basis at work. My assignments are always deadline driven because I produce reports that get shipped to various clients for loan underwriting. My tendency is to under promise - give them a date a little longer than what I think it will take me - and then when I deliver early, I get praised. If I don't get done early, then I still have a little room to make it on time. I'd just like to suggest that approach if 'dating' is a requirement for you or any of your readers.Andyhttp://www.purpandmoney.comnoreply@blogger.com