§ P1
P1.
Days 1-2: Scoping
Phase of the eleven-day playbook.
§ DIRECT ANSWER
Days 1-2: Scoping: the phase output, deliverables and the cadence the partner expects.
Day 1 opens with the sponsor scoping call and the kickoff email. Day 2 closes with a signed SoW and a data-room request list issued to the seller’s adviser.
§ 1.1Day 1 outputs
- Scoping call notes
- Draft SoW
- Initial chapter scope agreed verbally
§ 1.2Day 2 outputs
- Signed engagement letter
- Data-room request list issued
- Kickoff meeting with target management scheduled
§ 1.3Use the scope-to-email tool
See /scope/ for the tick-and-paste builder.
VERIFIED 21 JUN 2026NEXT REVIEW 21 SEP 2026SRC: ICAEW CF; BVCA Industry Activity 2025-26