You're navigating an AR project timeline. How do you set expectations with stakeholders effectively?

I'd like to complement the text by emphasizing the importance of clear communication about AR benefits to engage stakeholders from the outset. Highlight how AR can transform experiences by integrating digital information into the physical world, enhancing meaningful and differentiated interactions.

Clear Communication and planing are the backbone of any project . In the initial meeting with the stakrholder the understand project objective ,their vision and the success metrics . Make sure they understand how AR works with respect to their projects and limitations . Your plan should layout the complete road map along with the possible redflags including what is expected from the stakeholders . Also include milestones where in stakeholders would be shown the developments and would be needed for their views . Always remember if you fail at this stage ,the project will always go downhill .

Be realistic. Not just about the time that you know it will take you or your team to complete certain tasks, but also take into account that some tasks can block others and that elongates the timeline. For example, you can use placeholders to be able to make some progress in the development side, but final 2D/3D assets need to be ready and approved before they can be implemented and fine tuned. Make sure you consider potential risks. Team members are human and things happen that can delay them, software can fail, hardware can break, unplanned issues can come up, from admin issues to unexpected updates, and it needs to be put in consideration. Be transparent about this with stakeholders to manage expectations and reduce friction.

Visualize evolution of risks, risk reduction plans or compliance controls in place. Loss prevention and reduction are used to minimize risk, not eliminate it.A risk is anything that could potentially impact the project’s timeline or budget. Risks are potentialities, and in a project management context, must be addressed with a risk response plan.

In proposal or the delivery process account for few milestones which are in sync with the client . One could be the initial mvp of the AR ,which prepares the client of the user flow and other aspects . 1.Such regular milestones check keeps the client prepared , 2 You get possible remarks before the final delviery 3.There is room for course correction . Milestone based deliveries help in a smooth production and both sides are always in the communication loop ,an absolute essential for a successful project .

To set expectations with stakeholders for the final testing of the AR project, emphasise their key role in this phase. In addition to internal QA, explain that their hands-on involvement in testing will provide valuable insight into the functionality of the application. Encourage them to provide detailed feedback on usability and performance in order to make the necessary final adjustments. This approach ensures that the final product meets and even exceeds the client's expectations.