Scope & quote
Agree the decision question and boundaries.
A clearer view of the decision ahead.
You have a decision to make, but the information is scattered, contradictory or difficult to assess. You need a focused brief that separates what is known from what still needs checking.
The investigation
A clear answer to a defined business question.
We turn a defined question into a desk-research plan, assess credible public and authorised sources, compare options and explain what the evidence means for your decision.
Illustrative engagement
A growing business is choosing between two distribution approaches. A brief compares the operational requirements, publicly available evidence and questions to resolve before committing.
Typical outputs
- Executive brief with a direct answer
- Evidence register with source links and dates
- Comparison of options, risks and assumptions
- Recommendations and unresolved questions
What you provide
- The decision, intended audience and deadline
- What you already know and which options are on the table
- Relevant documents you are authorised to share
Research & analysis
Register sources, compare options and challenge assumptions.
Review & handover
Review the brief together, including the unanswered questions.
Evidence & quality
Review sources, assumptions, limitations and confidentiality.
Your projectAgree the work
Agree the work
before we begin.
We begin with the decision you need to make, then agree which sources to use and how to compare the options. The brief brings the evidence and our reasoning into one place.
We confirm the approach, deliverables, timing and fee in writing so you know what to expect.
How we work together