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Ameen Abozaid
Planned lessonMID-064-L05

Reporting progress honestly

  • Lesson 5 of 6
  • Mid-level
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communicate progress and slippage early.

Planned topics

  • Report slices done, slices remaining, and the current range, not "90% done".
  • Raise slippage as soon as you see it, with the cause and options (cut scope, move date, add help).
  • Bad news early gives choices; late gives surprises.
  • Keep written updates short and regular.
  • Do not hide uncertainty with padding.
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Demonstration

a three-line update: done, next, risk and ask.

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When should you report slippage?

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As soon as you notice it.

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