A project introduction is most useful when it explains the present situation before the proposed next step. Describe the business, the stage it has reached and the purpose of the discussion.

Separate facts already supported by documents from working assumptions. Give each key figure a date and a source, and keep a list of questions that still need clarification.

Close the brief with the resources being discussed, the people involved and the next milestone. This creates a practical starting point for a more detailed business review.