Not to sound like an idiot here or anything, but does that mean something like this: Risk | Complexity ---------------------------------- BiZ desirability | | ---------------------------------- Cus desirability | |
Can't an item be in many of these squares?
Necessary
^
|
Simple <---+---> Complex
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Nice to haveIf I were in the OP's position, I would start discussion with the direct manager as early as possible - and begin by breaking down the remaining scope in terms of where the features are in this diagram.
If the product must be "ready to ship", clearly some corners will need to be cut - especially the bottom right.
You are correct that the way you described wouldn't work.