You are in the test phase in your project, the sponsor has requested a definitive estimate of when your project will be completed, the most likely estimated duration is 30 days. Which of the following duration estimates will you give to your sponsor?
A. 29-31
B. 24-36
C. 20-40
D. 15-45 Saving Changes...
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saurabh mahajanPMP, ITIL, PRINCE2| vodafonePune, Maharashtra, India
AKSHAY JAINPlanning Group Leader| YOKOGAWA, BahrainGwalior, Mp, India
B looks more pragmatic though you have not mentioned, what is the progress of test phase and assuming your test phase completion is less than 50%. Saving Changes...
Ashique SamoSenior Architect| Dar Al RiyadhRiyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
If you are in the test phase, you are pretty close to the end of the project. Your estimate should be fairly accurate and precise, by then. Saving Changes...
Amany NuseibehSpeaker, Global Leader | Optimal ConsultingSydney, Nsw, Australia
I would go with A. While B's range is larger, it is setting expectations to have a minimum of 24 days. If the sponsor tries to put pressure on the team to expedite project delivery, B estimate (based on the supplied information) will not get you there. However, A is more manageable, more honest, respectful and fair to both the team and the sponsor. Saving Changes...
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