... while retaining their trust.
I agree, the suggestion that you don't give estimates is unrealistic. As you rightly point out estimates are part of earning your seat at the table.
Better to give them, with the assumptions made to create them, then communicate changes to the plan early and often.
I agree, the suggestion that you don't give estimates is unrealistic. As you rightly point out estimates are part of earning your seat at the table.
Better to give them, with the assumptions made to create them, then communicate changes to the plan early and often.