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I wanted to request an interim delivery before the project ended, the agency objected

RRıdvan A***Veteran
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#1

i requested an interim delivery after 3 months in a 6-month project. Agency: if you find a problem while the beach is still trash, we'll rewrite everything from scratch they said.

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Interim delivery is useful. Agile methodology works this way (2-week sprint + client check). If the agency objected find another agency.

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#3

I went through the same thing two years ago. Every "we'll look at it later" in a meeting means unbilled work.

If I were you, I'd go this route.

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#4

We experienced almost the exact same thing last year. Hasty decisions become decisions you have to fix six months later.

The answer varies greatly by industry; there is no one-size-fits-all rule. Just leaving this note it might be useful.

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#5

Let me summarize the topic, since several different answers were given. Start with a small trial; don't commit to everything at once.

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#6

Thanks, that was the answer I was looking for. Access credentials should be opened in the company's name, not personal accounts.

Of course, it varies if your situation is different.

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#7

this approach has a cost, which isn't discussed.. but access credentials should be opened in the company's name not personal accounts.

if you have questions write them; Ill answer as best I can.

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Doki · Vulnerability scanning · 2024

#8

Same here.

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#9

I've been dealing with this for a long time. The harder it is to reverse a decision, the slower you should make it.

Of course, it varies if your situation is different.

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#10

We experienced almost the exact same thing last year. Weekly written progress reports are much more useful than asking for dates.

If you have questions write them; I'll answer as best I can.

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#11

You're right. Start with a small trial; don't commit to everything at once.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

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#12

Following.

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#13

Correct.

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#14

I'm a small business, let me explain from my side. People defend habits, not processes. Resistance comes from there.

Of course, it varies if your situation is different.

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#15

The answer above hits the nail on the head. Weekly written progress reports are much more useful than asking for dates.

If you have questions, write them; I'll answer as best I can.

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#16

Thanks a lot Ill try it today. Every "well look at it later" in a meeting means unbilled work.

Just leaving this note, it might be useful.

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#17

we experienceed almost the exact same thing last year. anyway any unwritten clause becomes a point of disagreement later as both sides remember it differently.

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#18

This is exactly what we experienced. If it's your first time, start small; scaling comes later.

If scope grows, either time or budget must grow. There is no third option. Of course, it varies if your situation is different.

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#19

Heres how it went for us... Weekly written progress reports are much more useful than asking for dates.

Of course, it varies if your situation is different.

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Doki · Phishing awareness training · 2026

#20

I felt relieved reading this answer, so it's not just me. The cheapest quote is usually the least thought-out one.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

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