Your question is Handling Tight Deadlines. Take a moment with it on the right.
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How do you handle tight deadlines when a model is not performing as expected? Please describe how you assess the problem, prioritize corrective actions, communicate risks and decide whether to proceed, adjust the scope or delay delivery. We are looking for a specific example that shows ownership, sound judgment and clear communication under pressure. Explain what you did, how you balanced model quality against the deadline, and what happened as a result.