DrowningInResource

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Name

  • Drowning in Resource (Anti-Pattern).

Context

  • The deadline is unachievable because there is too much work for the team to deliver in the time available.

Problem

  • How do we finish on time?

Forces

  • We are not in control of the deadline.
  • We have been told that the scope is not up for negotiation.

Solution

  • Add people to the team.

Resulting Context

  • Work slows down while the team adjusts to new members which can result in a further demand for resource, perpetuating the problem.

Related Patterns

  • Work at any cost.
  • Cutting corners.
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