Let’s get one thing straight. I firmly believe all projects should be subject to formal weekly project status meetings with the project customer. It’s the best way to stay in control, keep the customer engaged, keep the team focused, and disseminate the right information to the right people on a regular and timely basis. Problems never become too big before being discussed formally as a group. And it’s a good weekly reset point for everyone on the project. Regular weekly meetings help keep customer satisfaction at its highest level.
However, I do understand that not every project actually requires a weekly status meeting. Certainly the project team should be meeting at least weekly and likely should be having some daily communication. But if customer involvement is minimal and the project is short term and straightforward and not experiencing any critical issues, then less frequent customer meetings may be all that is needed.
However, I do understand that not every project actually requires a weekly status meeting. Certainly the project team should be meeting at least weekly and likely should be having some daily communication. But if customer involvement is minimal and the project is short term and straightforward and not experiencing any critical issues, then less frequent customer meetings may be all that is needed.
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