Can we remove an agreed feature to meet the deadline?
Controlled scope reductionA reduction is still a scope decision. Check its impact on benefits, dependencies, commitments, and user journeys, then obtain approval from the appropriate authority.
What to do now
- Identify the proposed omission
- Check effects on usable outcomes
- Compare alternatives and consequences
- Record approval and update acceptance criteria
When to escalate
Escalate when
The reduction would invalidate the business outcome or an obligation.
Who decides
The scope owner and authorized sponsor
Example
A nonessential analytics view moves to a later release while the core approval journey remains complete.
Mistake to avoid
Dropping a feature quietly and hoping the customer will not notice.
Prevent a repeat
Review ambiguous requirements and unresolved acceptance conditions before the affected work begins.
Suggested ApprovedFlow setup
- Projects
- Tasks
- Documents
- Approvals
Keep the agreed scope and acceptance evidence with the project; record any proposed change and its decision separately. See the platform
Related cases
- We are replacing a system. Must we reproduce every old feature?Uncritical legacy scope
- How can we manage scope when users discover needs during delivery?Evolving requirements
- Meetings leave no time for focused work. What can we remove?Coordination overload
- How can we recover a schedule without cutting quality?Unsafe recovery choices