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Yesterday I told my team the release would slip.
Yesterday I told my team the release would slip.
They are not technical, so I kept it simple.
They are not technical, so I kept it simple.
I said, 'To give you some context, the new feature needs more tests.'
I said, 'To give you some context, the new feature needs more tests.'
I explained that rushing would bring bugs later.
I explained that rushing would bring bugs later.
I told them, 'I would rather push it to next Monday.'
I told them, 'I would rather push it to next Monday.'
They asked if Friday was possible.
They asked if Friday was possible.
I said, 'The risk if we rush is a broken experience.'
I said, 'The risk if we rush is a broken experience.'
I used a simple example: like baking a cake too fast.
I used a simple example: like baking a cake too fast.
They agreed that quality matters more than speed.
They agreed that quality matters more than speed.
Now the new date is clear to everyone.
Now the new date is clear to everyone.
I learned that plain words build trust.
I learned that plain words build trust.
Next time I will start with the reason first.
Next time I will start with the reason first.
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Explaining a Release Slip in Plain Words
by @isla_world