How do you manage the life cycle of your projects, ensuring on-time deliverables and deadlines?

"Whenever I took on a new project, I broke it into four phases; initiate, plan, execute, and close. These four phases are broken down into further categories, all with a linear timeline attached. My 'go-to' tools to ensure everyone is aware of their tasks and deadlines when I am coordinating with teams are Asana and Slack. I book regular check-ins with my team and schedule client touchpoints. My high-level view of the project, through all stages, ensures there are rarely any surprises and that everyone is on the same page."

"The last time I missed a deadline was five years ago. I trust my process fully and believe in its effectiveness. When I begin a new client project, I call a meeting with my client to create a detailed outline and lay out expectations. From there, I meet with my team to build the task list and attach each task to a team member with a specific deadline. We track all activity in Trello. We move as a team, meeting regularly and touching base with our client for end-of-day updates. This method brings a high level of buy-in from my team and accountability from all people involved."