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286: Should you take deadlines seriously?
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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Mar 11, 2024
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Podcast episode
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In this episode, Charli and Femke give an elaborate reply to one of the listener's requests: whether deadlines should be taken seriously. The hosts share real stories of how they approached deadlines in different projects, how unrealistic deadlines should be handled, what to do in situations when a deadline cannot be met, how to discuss deadlines and set reasonable expectations, and how one's perspective on them changes depending on their role in the project. Show Timestamps:01:13 Intro02:34 Charli’s workshop and life updates04:21 Femke’s life update07:01 Question submission from a listener about deadlines07:14 Femke and Charli share how they approach deadlines in different situations11:52 What is the importance of deadlines?17:02 Charli elaborates on why she does not like fake (buffer) deadlines19:00 Situation when the deadline is absolutely non-negotiable26:08 Femke and Charli discuss milestone approach to projects rather than working towards one big hand off29:08 Conclusion Show links:Charli's live workshop in New ZealandFemke’s course “Product strategy for designers”Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm
Released:
Mar 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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