Relatively new M here. How do you deal with Partners who are constantly overcommitting to the client? My team is burnt out from scope creep

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Tell them to shove it!

Jk I’m an analyst. Please save me from all these scope creeps 😿

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That’s what they do.

You manage around it.

Find a partner that sells at a nice client otherwise this is the norm...

Figure out how to fulfill their promises with minimal effort. Leverage existing materials, narrow scope, or get a doctor friend to prescribe your BA adderall so they can work 36 hours straight.

You need to manage upwards better. This is a key part of your job as an M.

Thanks, I agree it’s something I need to do better. I guess I’m looking for tips on how to do that. I’ve raised the issue of capacity vs expectations several times and the response is “I hear ya I know I know it’s not in our original scope” but nothing changes. When I suggest alternative deliverables as a compromise I am shot down.

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