Managing stakeholder expectations in GIS projects

One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced in GIS project management is aligning stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle. Have you found effective strategies for keeping everyone informed and engaged, especially during those crucial milestones? I recently implemented a regular update schedule using ArcGIS Online that has helped, but I’m curious about what others are doing.

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