No, it looks like they're trying to prevent the rats from leaving the ship before the N950 is ready. Basically, this says "our current plan is so flawed, that the chance of losing developers before the next waypoint is significant, we need to ensure that we at least get there".

While Elops plan is a disaster, changing strategy now would yet again confirm for the analytics all they need to know about Nokia being unable to set a strategy even when they try hard.