I requested a weekly status report, the agency said it wastes time

I feel the same way. If you don't write this down from the start, it leads to arguments later.

If you post the result here, it will help others too.

Let me clarify the technical side. The cheapest quote is usually the least thought-out one.

If you post the result here, it will help others too.

You're right, I've been down that road too. Most time waste accumulates in tasks waiting for approval.

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

There's a common mistake people make when doing this. Start with a small trial; don't commit to everything at once.

When making decisions, write down the worst-case scenario too, not just the best.

Good call starting this thread. Everyone rushing into requesting weekly report gets stuck at the same point.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

Good call starting this thread.

you're right.

do you think this works at any scale? tbh the systme lives on after delivery; maintenance is a separate line item.

people defend habits not processes... resistace comes from there.

You're right. honestly if you get three different answers on a topic, the question was asked wrong.

Start with a small trial; don't commit to everything at once. This is my opinion, I'm not claiming it's absolute truth.

Correct. Processes without records never improve, because you don't know what to fix.

I agree, and I'd like to emphasize that. Taking notes for two weeks yields better results than a six-month estimate.

I'm curious too. Weekly written progress reports are much more useful than asking for dates.

Implementing a change request process doesn't slow things down it speeds them up. Of course, it varies if your situation is different.

I'd appreciate it if you shared the outcome.

I'm a small business, let me explain from my side. Every "we'll look at it later" in a meeting means unbilled work.

I disagree with you on this point. If acceptance criteria aren't written, when the work is done is open to debate.

Just leaving this note, it might be useful.

Just a heads-up. Weekly written progress reports are much more useful than asking for dates.

Payment schedules should be tied to project phases, not calendar dates. Hope this helps.

quick summary for newcomers: If it's your first time start small; scaling comes later.

i'm also curious if anyonne does it differently.

Following. Implementing a change request process doesn't slow things down, it speeds them up.

Hope this helps.