Client Communication and Expectation Management Failures
Definition
Poor client communication and expectation management causes disputes, scope creep, payment delays, and damage to firm reputation. The problem: (1) requirements are often vague and evolve during development, creating misalignment; (2) clients don't understand technical constraints and timelines, leading to unrealistic demands; (3) progress communication is infrequent or unclear, creating client anxiety; (4) change requests are not systematically managed, causing scope creep; (5) status transparency is poor, leading to surprised clients at delivery; (6) disputes over completion, quality, and payment arise due to misalignment; (7) bad experiences lead to poor references and reputation damage. Effective communication directly improves client satisfaction and project success.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: $100,000 to $350,000
- Frequency: continuous
Why This Matters
Client communication platforms, project management and transparency tools, requirements gathering and management software, change request management systems, client portal solutions, stakeholder communication training
Affected Stakeholders
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Related Business Risks
Critical Talent Shortage and Developer Retention
Rapid Technology Obsolescence and Skills Gap Management
Mounting Security and Compliance Liability Exposure
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Scalability Architecture and Future-Proofing Uncertainty
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