How do you deal with a project going wrong?

This week's Assembly asked
"How do you deal with a project going wrong?"

We've gathered the key points and notes from the session, so you can refer back for future reference, or if you weren't able to join, learn from your fellow freelancers.

Projects can go off the rails when you're a freelancer, and learning how to identify, navigate and react is a skill you can develop.

You'll need to balance compromising and just getting through things, with knowing when to say enough is enough - but good communication, regular checkins, and adjusting your approach are essential before calling it quits.

Sometimes, it's about putting up with a challenging project and delivering it to the best of your ability, don't forget, the end is always in sight. But sometimes, you might need to call it - when you feel you can't do good work, or the relationship has soured irrevocably.

Common red flags include lacking clarity of scope, poor communication, lack of engagement. It's worth keeping an