Transparency is crucial... We use several methods:
1. Dedicated Project Manager
Primary contact, responsible for communication, progress tracking, risk management, feedback.
2. Project Management System Access
Real-time tracking (Jira, Trello): Task status, Milestones, Developer activity, Open/closed tasks.
3. Regular Status Reports
Weekly/bi-weekly reports: Work done, Planned tasks, Risks, Budget/time status.
4. Regular Meetings
Weekly/bi-weekly calls/meetings: Demo progress, Discuss questions, Make decisions, Direct feedback.
5. Dev/Staging Environment Access
Early access to: See results, Test features, Provide feedback, Suggest changes.
6. Documented Decisions & Changes
We document: Change requests, Decisions/approvals, Spec modifications, Version control.
All channels ensure you know project status... Transparency builds trust...