Basic Usage Guide

This guide covers the fundamentals of working with our consultation services and how to get maximum value from every session.

Before Your Consultation

Defining Your Goals

Before booking a session, take time to clearly define what you want to achieve:

1. Identify the problem - What specific challenge are you facing?
2. Set objectives - What outcomes would make this session successful?
3. Gather context - What background information should we know?

Preparing Materials

Depending on your consultation type, prepare relevant materials:

For Strategy Sessions:
- Business goals and constraints
- Current state assessment
- Timeline expectations

For Technical Support:
- Code repositories or samples
- Error messages or logs
- Environment details

For Code Reviews:
- Repository access
- Specific areas of concern
- Performance metrics (if applicable)

During Your Consultation

Making the Most of Your Time

• Be specific - The more specific your questions, the more actionable the answers
• Take notes - Document key insights and recommendations
• Ask for clarification - Don’t hesitate to ask for more detail

Communication Tips

• Share your screen when discussing code or architecture
• Use the chat for links and code snippets
• Record the session (with permission) for future reference

After Your Consultation

Follow-Up Actions

1. Review your notes within 24 hours while the discussion is fresh
2. Create action items based on recommendations
3. Schedule follow-up if needed for complex projects

Getting Additional Help

If you need more support after your session:

• Book a follow-up consultation
• Check our documentation for related guides
• Reach out via email for quick questions

Best Practices

Do	Don’t
Come prepared with specific questions	Show up without context
Take notes during the session	Rely on memory alone
Ask for clarification when needed	Assume you understand
Follow up on action items	Let recommendations sit

Next Steps

Ready to dive deeper? Check out our Advanced Topics guide for more sophisticated use cases.