02-Jan-2015
‘We need to go live on 31-March.’
‘Yes, but we don’t have the resources.’
‘How many you need?’
‘Depends on requirements.’
‘Tell me the number of people you need.’
‘Well, gusstimate 4 people.’
‘Ok. Take 5. But deliver by 27-Feb.’
‘Oh, that would be tough.’
‘Never mind. Take one more. Deliver by 27-Feb.’
‘Ok. Will try.’
‘Thanks, we are going live on 27-Feb.’
‘Alright, what is the requirement?’
‘That you have to figure out. But deliver by 27-Feb.’
‘At least, what is the name of the project?’
‘Don’t bother. It is an agile project. Stick to the dates.’
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