GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski
This seems like a repeat of the last time we set a project launch date without regard for the work content. Do you see it that way?
This person certainly looks the part and went to the right school, but they have not done this work before. Why do you think we should hire them even though they don’t have the experience?
The last time we ran a project like this it took two years to complete. Why do you think this one will take six months?
If it didn’t work last time, why do you think it will work this time?
Why do you think we can do twice the work we did last year while reducing our headcount?
The work content, timeline, and budget are intimately linked. Why do you think it’s possible to increase the work content, pull in the timeline, and reduce the budget?
Seven out of thirteen people have left the team. How many people have to leave before you think we have a problem?
Yes, we’ve had great success with that approach over the last decade, but our most recent effort demonstrated that our returns are diminishing. Why do you want to do that again?
If you think it’s such a good idea, why don’t you do it?
Why do you think it’s okay to add another project when we’re behind on all our existing projects?
Customers are buying the competitive technology. Why don’t you believe that they’re now better than we are?
This work is critical to our success, yet we don’t have the skills sets, capacity, or budget to hire it out. Why are you telling us you will get it done?
This problem seems to fit squarely within your span of responsibility. Why do you expect other teams to fix it for you?
I know a resource gap of this magnitude seems unbelievable but is what the capacity model shows. Why don’t you believe the capacity model?
We have no one to do that work. Why do you think it’s okay to ask the team to sign up for something they can’t pull off?
Based on the survey results, the culture is declining. Why don’t you want to acknowledge that?
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