Start with the right problem
Research can consume time without improving the conversation. Start with the questions a rep needs answered: what the company does, why it might care, and what has changed.
Bring business priorities, recent changes, and useful evidence into one account brief.

Research can consume time without improving the conversation. Start with the questions a rep needs answered: what the company does, why it might care, and what has changed.
Collect relevant evidence, distinguish facts from interpretations, and summarize findings in a consistent format. Preserve source links and dates so important statements can be checked.
Evaluate brief accuracy, usefulness in preparation, and the amount of follow-up research still required. A concise, reliable brief beats a long speculative one.
Bring business priorities, recent changes, and useful evidence into one account brief.
An illustrative path through the work. Adapt the inputs, conditions, and review points to your team.
