Check previous decisions
Open the meeting note and review the agreed tasks. Write separately what has been completed, what has not been started and what has changed. Instead of hiding a step you cannot do, explain the obstacle. Was time, information, or another person's involvement lacking? Be careful not to misrepresent the progress so that the consultant can talk to you about real conditions.
Prioritize new questions
Choose two or three topics you want to talk about during the meeting. If there are detailed documents, send them according to the sharing order in advance. Ask if a big last-minute addition is beyond the scope of the current conversation. Instead of ranking all questions with the same weight, explaining which decision is holding up other steps makes it easier to establish priorities.
Concrete the next plan
At the end of the meeting, reiterate who will do what, what information is missing, and whether a new meeting is needed. Rather than just choosing the next appointment out of habit, talk to a date when you can make meaningful progress. Keep the final version of shared notes. If your schedule changes, make room for rescheduling by giving early notice as advised by the consultant.
Short check before appointment
- Briefly summarize previous decisions and completed work.
- Describe the obstacles that affect your progress with concrete examples.
- Determine the primary questions you are looking for answers to in the interview.
- Prepare up-to-date versions of new documents in a comprehensible manner.
- Record the next steps with the responsible person and date.
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