When developing software, it is common for some team members to appear non-committal or less enthusiastic about the application. There are many ways to get buy-in from the team, some of which are through empowerment and ownership. Clients handle their projects differently, with some wanting to be involved in day-to-day decisions and development, while others are more interested in the results. Project managers often serve as the buffer between their team and both types of client environments. This doesn’t mean that project managers are required to do precisely as the client is doing, though.