What to bring to a first software project conversation
You do not need a finished specification. Bring the problem, the people and a few examples of the work.
Describe the problem in one real example
Choose a task that is slow, unreliable or difficult to oversee. Explain what happens today, who takes part and where the problem appears. A concrete example gives an engineering team somewhere useful to begin.
Avoid starting with a long feature list. First explain what needs to change for the people doing the work.
Map the systems and constraints
Name the tools already in use and the information that moves between them. Mention connectivity constraints, the devices people use, required approvals and any systems that must remain in place.
Bring anonymised examples where possible. Passwords, private records and production access are not needed for an initial enquiry.
Separate the first useful release from later ideas
Identify the smallest set of workflows that would make the project useful. Keep later ideas in a separate list so that the first phase has a clear purpose.
Share your intended timing and budget range if available. These help frame a realistic discussion; a final scope and price need further discovery.
Agree the next decision
The next step might be a discovery session, a product demonstration or a review of an existing system. Decide who needs to participate and what information will help them make that decision.
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