Some important principles

• Start with a good briefing (make sure you are on the same page as your customer)

• Define minimal scope in the expected results

• Ask for third party resources (you might need to present options)

• Define the deadline (results and/or presentation)

• Make sure your customer is available in case you have questions or need feedback

• Be clear on terms and conditions

Comments

• To set an ideal cycle duration think about a useful value increment