Good point, I was assuming this was done transparently. In the same way that contests are run, a date is chosen, announced and then met with the full knowledge that pride and perhaps a reward are on the line.
Also this can't be the only way you set deadlines as any team would rapidly burn out.
Ah, gotcha. That type of push or stretch goal is something different. I've never tried it though, anyone have any experience with this type of motivation?
Also this can't be the only way you set deadlines as any team would rapidly burn out.