Delivering results on time is important to build a trusting relationship between the client and the project team. To hit deadlines more consistently, use timeboxing techniques.
Timeboxing is a very simple idea: it consists in setting time limits to your tasks in advance. For example, decide how much time you’ll dedicate to a meeting, and even to each of the topics it will touch upon in advance, so you’ll be able to plan tasks more effectively.
Do this as consistently as possible and assign smart priority levels using tools such as the Eisenhower matrix to never fall behind schedule.