1. Confirm the purpose
Confirm who is attending, what the meeting or review covers and which decisions may be made.
Check the required format, submission dates and applicable requirements with the relevant body or professional.
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2. Organise the pack
Prepare a concise summary, an indexed chronology and a source list. Make source references easy to follow.
Use authorised working copies. Identify versions, missing pages, access restrictions and material you have not checked.
3. Test the account
Ask which statements you can support and which remain disputed. Record the strongest evidence against your preferred explanation.
Prepare neutral answers to difficult questions. Say 'I do not know' when the record cannot support an answer.
4. Prepare the conversation
List questions, corrections and decisions you need clarified. Arrange any agreed access or communication support.
Agree who will take notes. At the close, confirm decisions, owners, deadlines and unresolved points.
5. Check the written record
Compare the meeting record with your notes. Raise factual corrections through the appropriate route.
Keep the original record and any correction request. Track agreed follow-up and completion evidence.
BEFORE YOU MOVE ON
Check your preparation.
Purpose, attendees and deadlines are confirmed.
The current pack is indexed and versioned.
Important assertions have source references.
Contradictions and missing material are included.
Questions and requested clarifications are written down.
Support and note-taking arrangements are agreed.
Decisions and follow-up responsibilities will be recorded.
What independent help adds.
Supported preparation can help organise the pack and test gaps before scrutiny. It does not guarantee an inspection or hearing outcome.
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