Was the author&#x27;s team just totally lacking a leader who could point out the patterns in underestimating the scope of work. If you are consistently missing your estimates, you adjust. Get to a point where you are consistently under-promising, and over-delivering. Morale problem solved. It&#x27;s not rocket science.<p>That said, I agree that regular timelines aren&#x27;t the only way to create a sense of urgency in your team.