InfoD-Cafe: Briefs

[Randal]

At 12:13 PM +0100 7/8/08, Will Stahl-Timmins wrote:
>I'd say that, from my observations, the brief is that bit of paper 
>that normally gets crumpled, stained and then lost, which describes 
>what it is that a client thinks that they want.
>

The smart consultant helps the client create a brief that defines needs for exactly what the consultant would give the client anyway.

Along the lines of "if you have a hammer, all problems look like a nail," or:

"To address the client's security needs, we will implement a highly advanced ferrous attachment system utilizing state-of-the-art digitally operated ballistic impeller devices."

-- Randal