Accurate estimates come from clear briefs. Include business goals, primary users, budget and time constraints, systems to integrate with, and examples of daily workflows.
Distinguish between must-haves and nice-to-haves. Without prioritization, every feature feels urgent and scope silently creeps.
Provide sample data and staging access as early as possible. Many delays happen while waiting for third-party accounts in the middle of a sprint.
Define measurable success criteria: reduced processing time, fewer errors, or reports available automatically. Vague success is hard to accept together.