Context & Clarity
When I do a software discovery call, my goal is to get both the 30,000-foot view of the project and the very next actionable step to take; the “context & clarity”. (See what I did there? See how the title and the quotes… never mind.)
Without the high-level context, the “Why”, it’s difficult to ensure we’re working towards the right goal. Projects die due to a lack of focus.
Without outlining the very next actionable step, there may be uncertainty which will stall the project. Projects die due to lack of momentum.
When context and clarity exist in your project, you create momentum and energy that propel your project to success.
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❓ Key Questions
Why are we doing this? Why now? Can we wait?
What is the next physical action I can perform to bring us closer to the end goal?
Example physical actions: Schedule, call, google, write, ask.
Not physical actions: “Figure out”, “Consider”, “Think about”
What does a perfect result look like?