Question
If I'm going to put in the effort of tracking down the expert who does/did "X thing", I want to make it count. Every question has a backstory, and providing that context eats precious time.
What are some ways that you (in the role of the expert) have found efficiently get to the point where the founders are at in their thinking?
Answer
Start with where you hope this expert's advice will get you. Be as specific as possible about as many details as possible. Then walk backward during your conversation to where you are now. I'm sure the expert knows a lot of things, about a lot of things. Your challenge in structuring the conversation is to laser focus on those things that will have a practical impact on your organization.
