In my experience as a consultant, holding regular check-in meetings with clients leads to improved project management and outcomes. In particular, meetings that serve to establish a common understanding of project objectives, assumptions and methodologies are really useful to ensure there are no surprises at the end of a project. For example, if a project involves a lot of calculations and analysis, it can be helpful to host a meeting to agree on an approach and on assumptions before any analysis is completed. That way, resources can be allocated towards a product that is sure to meet client needs and project objectives.
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