The Good Side
There are also a number of Good Side options. These will all solve the problem. They also have the advantage of being ethical (remember Chapter 22) and effective. All of these options are based on your being open with your sponsor, stakeholders, and management; that is, you tell them about the mistake and the need for an additional 12 weeks of work.
Good Side 1: Shift the Deadline
Your sponsor and your critical stakeholders evaluate the added value (ROI) impact of slipping the deadline and adding the missed requirement. Their analysis reveals that the slip of deadlines and increase in costs will be more than offset by the benefits of the additional functionality. They agree to shift the deadline.
Shifting deadlines is generally ...
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