How would you communicate a feature delay to stakeholders?

Model answerDelays need to be communicated early, with context, and with a plan. The worst thing is to say nothing until the deadline passes. I'd communicate: what changed, why it changed, what the new timeline is, and what we're doing to prevent it from slipping again. I'd avoid being defensive — delays happen, and the team's credibility comes from honesty and recovery, not from never being late.