Start with the business objective.
Share the project stage, intended market and the execution challenge. The first conversation is used to determine scope, relevance and a sensible next step.
Six details make the first discussion more useful.
A concise brief helps establish whether the requirement needs advisory support, project execution or ongoing representation.
A focused and transparent first step.
The opening conversation is designed to clarify the requirement before any engagement structure is recommended.
Initial Review
The requirement is reviewed for relevance, scope and the information needed for a useful discussion.
Discovery Conversation
Business objectives, constraints, stakeholders and priorities are clarified.
Recommended Path
The next step may be focused advisory, a structured project or a longer-term representation engagement.
Serious enquiry. Clear context. Practical next step.
Confidential commercial details should only be shared after the appropriate communication channel and engagement context have been established.