Many, if not all, public companies start their quarterly updates and other sensitive sessions with a disclaimer concerning forward-looking statements that read like this:

Certain statements in this session, such as those about future products, services and features, are “forward-looking statements” that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations. As a result of certain risks and uncertainties,  actual results may differ materially from those projected.

Consider closing every planning session with this disclaimer.

It also includes a last sentence that often reads:

Our team disclaims any obligation to update this information.

In the agile world, you may consider to reverse this into:

Our team obligates itself to update this information [in order to allow you to change your plans timely and accordingly].

Also known as a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward-looking_statement safe harbor statement].

Published by Martien van Steenbergen

Martien is a Master Agile & Lean Trainer & Coach.

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