When a 90-minute consult is exactly what you need
Not every problem needs a week-long sprint. Some problems are specific enough that 90 minutes of focused conversation and a clear written summary is all you need to move forward. The Quick Consult exists for those situations. The difficulty is knowing in advance whether your problem is a 90-minute problem or a five-day problem.
The problems it is designed for
A Quick Consult works best when you have a specific question and you already have most of the context. You are about to sign a contract and you want a second opinion on the terms. You have two options and you cannot decide between them. You have a plan and you want someone to stress-test it before you commit.
The common thread is that you are not starting from scratch. You have done the thinking and you need a structured conversation to pressure-test it, not a full engagement to build it from the ground up.
What happens in the call
The 90 minutes is structured. The first 20 minutes is you explaining the situation and the specific question. The next 50 minutes is a structured conversation: Amelia asks questions, surfaces assumptions, and works through the implications of different answers. The final 20 minutes is a verbal summary of what was discussed and what the clearest next step looks like.
The written notes go out the same day. They cover the key points from the conversation, the assumptions that were surfaced, and the recommended next step. They are written to be shared with a co-founder or a board member if needed.
When you need something more
If you do not yet have a clear question, a Quick Consult is not the right starting point. The 90 minutes will be spent figuring out what the question is, which is useful but not the best use of the format. In that case, a Strategy Sprint is more appropriate.
If the question requires input from multiple stakeholders or access to data you do not currently have, the Quick Consult will produce a partial answer at best. Again, a sprint or an operational audit is a better fit.
If you are not sure whether your problem is a Quick Consult problem, book the free scoping call. That conversation is free and it will tell you which format fits.