I was involved in a discussion recently about projects that become difficult not because of one major issue but because smaller problems build up over time and someone mentioned that stronger communication and early intervention are usually the key to dispute avoidance. It made me curious whether people have found practical methods that genuinely reduce disagreements before they turn into formal issues. For those who have been through complex projects what made the biggest difference clear documentation regular reviews better planning or something completely different? Interested to hear real experiences and lessons learned.