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You are both correct, thanks for the advice as difficult as I am finding it communication is the key thats missing I am focusing too much on the development sid

You are both correct, thanks for the advice as difficult as I am finding it communication is the key thats missing I am focusing too much on the development side of it like a typical developer but the client is just never going to see it that way. I need to focus more on my communication rather than just hoping they get it.

France_is_bacon 5y ago
I've been on both sides of the coin. I have done development work for others, and have hired developers. I hate it when a developer does not communicate, it is the worst thing in the world, to me. I'd rather have a B- developer that can communicate, rather than an A+ developer that cannot communicate. If you can't put powerpoint and infographics together yourself in a clear and compelling manner, all you have to do is use fiverr.com and get it done for way better than you can do it yourself, for a really inexpensive amount. Like, five or ten bucks. There's a ton of examples out there that you can use on how changes are expensive, just paraphrase them - don't re-invent the wheel. https://www.google.com/search?q=how+expensive+is+it+to+make+changes+in+a+technical+project+at+different+stages https://www.google.com/search?q=how+expensive+is+it+to+make+... https://dzone.com/articles/real-cost-change-software https://dzone.com/articles/real-cost-change-software Basically, the article above says one of the most important aspects is communication, which they call feedback. Same thing, different word. "Scott Amber agrees that the cost curve can be flattened in Agile development, not because of Simple Design, but because of the feedback loops that are fundamental to iterative, incremental development. Agile methods optimize feedback within the team, developers working closely together with each other and with the customer and relying on continuous face-to-face communications." That's a lot of words they use for the idea that you just have to spend time with the client talking and testing and communicating. Technology, done right, is the single most productive thing a business can do to create value. If your client does not understand this fundamental concept, then they are not a good client if they can't find time to communicate with you. Marketing and innovation are the two keys to any business. They are the only revenue drivers in a company.

France_is_bacon 5y ago

I've been on both sides of the coin. I have done development work for others, and have hired developers. I hate it when a developer does not communicate, it is the worst thing in the world, to me. I'd rather have a B- developer that can communicate, rather than an A+ developer that cannot communicate. If you can't put powerpoint and infographics together yourself in a clear and compelling manner, all you have to do is use fiverr.com and get it done for way better than you can do it yourself, for a really inexpensive amount. Like, five or ten bucks. There's a ton of examples out there that you can use on how changes are expensive, just paraphrase them - don't re-invent the wheel. https://www.google.com/search?q=how+expensive+is+it+to+make+changes+in+a+technical+project+at+different+stages https://www.google.com/search?q=how+expensive+is+it+to+make+... https://dzone.com/articles/real-cost-change-software https://dzone.com/articles/real-cost-change-software Basically, the article above says one of the most important aspects is communication, which they call feedback. Same thing, different word. "Scott Amber agrees that the cost curve can be flattened in Agile development, not because of Simple Design, but because of the feedback loops that are fundamental to iterative, incremental development. Agile methods optimize feedback within the team, developers working closely together with each other and with the customer and relying on continuous face-to-face communications." That's a lot of words they use for the idea that you just have to spend time with the client talking and testing and communicating. Technology, done right, is the single most productive thing a business can do to create value. If your client does not understand this fundamental concept, then they are not a good client if they can't find time to communicate with you. Marketing and innovation are the two keys to any business. They are the only revenue drivers in a company.