How an engagement begins

The engagement path

Six steps, from first conversation to appointment

1. 
   01

   Initial discussion

   NDC meets the project sponsor or stakeholder to understand:

   • the opportunity or asset
   • current project status
   • strategic objectives
   • key constraints
   • required NDC role
2. 
   02

   Information review

   Documents reviewed to establish:

   • ownership or authority
   • existing studies and approvals
   • technical and operating context
   • stakeholder structure
   • key risks and dependencies
3. 
   03

   Preliminary qualification

   NDC assesses whether the opportunity meets its strategic, technical, governance and sustainability standards.

4. 
   04

   Defined scope

   Where it qualifies, NDC defines:

   • required workstreams
   • consortium responsibilities
   • specialist capabilities
   • project milestones
   • expected deliverables
5. 
   05

   Project framework

   NDC develops the recommended execution structure:

   • technical and delivery pathway
   • stakeholder responsibilities
   • governance and reporting
   • sustainability and technology integration
   • project-specific partner requirements
6. 
   06

   Formal appointment

   Once scope and responsibilities are agreed, NDC and the relevant partners proceed through a documented engagement and execution framework.

Why NDC asks first

Not a generic service

The purpose of the first engagement is not to sell a generic service. It is to determine whether NDC can create a credible pathway from opportunity to execution.