Post-processing

After the initial meeting, there is much to process. It is difficult to generalize exactly what needs to be done because the outcome of the initial meeting depends on the client.

Based on the review of the transcript or audio recording of a meeting, analysts prepare for a follow-up meeting. It is unlikely that the first meeting will provide all the information an analyst needs to get a project started.

Identify action items and who should perform those actions. This is the number one item in the post-processing of any meeting. Who is going to provide the manuals of operation? Who is going to review the transcript and send a copy to the client?