3.2.1. Benefits of Early and Frequent Stakeholder Feedback
Early and frequent feedback allows for the early communication of potential quality problems. If there is
little stakeholder involvement during the SDLC, the product being developed might not meet the
stakeholder’s original or current vision. A failure to deliver what the stakeholder wants can result in costly
rework, missed deadlines, blame games, and might even lead to complete project failure.
Frequent stakeholder feedback throughout the SDLC can prevent misunderstandings about requirements
and ensure that changes to requirements are understood and implemented earlier. This helps the
development team to improve their understanding of what they are building. It allows them to focus on
those features that deliver the most value to the stakeholders and that have the most positive impact on
identified risks.