286: Should you take deadlines seriously?

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 Intro 02:34 Charli’s workshop and life updates 04:21 Femke’s life update 07:01 Question submission from a listener about deadlines 07:14 Femke and Charli share how they approach deadlines in different situations 11:52 What is the importance of deadlines? 17:02 Charli elaborates on why she does not like fake (buffer) deadlines 19:00 Situation when the deadline is absolutely non-negotiable 26:08 Femke and Charli discuss milestone approach to projects rather than working towards one big hand off 29:08 Conclusion Show links: Charli's live workshop in New Zealand Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at [email protected]