How can I ensure I’m kept updated on the progress of an idea?

To be kept up to date on the progress of an idea you would need to subscribe to an idea.  You can do this by locating the idea that you want to receive notifications for and click onto the name. This will take you into the idea where you will see the subscribe button as highlighted in red below: 

If you no longer want to be notified about the idea that you have subscribed too you would need to locate the idea and this time, click the ‘unsubscribe’ button highlighted in red below:

You can also manage your subscription on the main page in the left-hand bar as highlighted in red below: