A client meeting in Portland made me rethink my whole project timeline approach.

We were presenting a six-month plan for a website rebuild, and the client's marketing lead, Sarah, pointed out we had zero buffer for their quarterly review cycles. I had to admit she was right. Now I always add a two-week review block after each major phase. Has anyone else built specific client feedback windows into their timelines?

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lisa_hill2316d ago

What kind of project are you working on? That two-week buffer is smart. I've seen similar issues with vendor approvals in my own work, where not planning for their internal steps causes big delays. Building in those waiting periods from the start saves everyone a headache later.

tylerg3016d ago

Building in waiting time just encourages people to waste it. Schedules should be tight to push everyone to move faster. If you plan for delays, you'll get them. A hard deadline forces vendors to sort their own internal stuff out quicker.

finley_clark2016d ago

Tight schedules can backfire when clients need real time to think. @tylerg30's push for speed might work for simple tasks, but complex creative work needs breathing room. Rushing a client's review often means worse feedback and more revisions later. Have you ever had a project go off track because a client felt rushed?