Positive Earth Intake simon@positivearth.nz

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Start the right brief.

Choose the realm closest to the work. The aim is simple: send enough context for Simon to route it properly, ask the right first questions, and avoid wasting momentum.

01 - Growth Hub

Map the commercial opportunity.

Use this for business development, offer clarity, tender pressure, commercial review, AI workflow fit, or retained support.

Commercial decision brief

Start with the opportunity, the pressure, and the decision.

  • Situation Opportunity, tender, workflow, offer, or pressure point.
  • Evidence Scope, RFQ, quote, spreadsheet, screenshots, tender pack, or notes.
  • Decision Deadline, approval path, client pressure, and what needs to happen next.
Start Growth Hub brief

02 - Bespoke Lighting

Shape a lighting brief.

Use this for a one-off piece, room feature, commercial fit-out moment, hospitality lighting, or an object with a specific mood and setting.

Creative object brief

Start with the space, the mood, and the object.

  • Space Room photos, dimensions, ceiling height, and where the piece will sit.
  • Mood References, material direction, finish, warmth, brightness, and dimming notes.
  • Reality Timing, install constraints, access, power, and whether it is one piece or a run.
Start lighting brief

03 - Systems Projects

Bring a system problem.

Use this when the same operational problem keeps repeating and needs a practical tool, dashboard, calculator, register, or workflow.

Workflow tool brief

Start with the repeated pain, then define the useful tool.

  • Problem What keeps being rebuilt, chased, copied, forgotten, or misunderstood.
  • Current workaround Spreadsheet, form, folder, dashboard, app, or manual process.
  • Useful output Inputs, approvals, reminders, handover items, and the next obvious action.
Start systems brief

04 - Drafting & Design

Start a drafting brief.

Use this for concept design, fabrication drawings, as-built records, production files, pipe routing, motion studies, or simulation support.

Drawing package brief

Start with the project, the information available, and the required drawings.

  • Project Asset, site, operating environment, intended use, and practical requirement.
  • Information Sketches, photos, measurements, existing drawings, models, specifications, and constraints.
  • Drawings Concept, fabrication, as-built, DXF, DWG, flat patterns, routing, motion, or simulation support.
Start drafting brief

Not sure which realm it belongs in?

Send the plain-language version. What is happening, what you want to be different, and what would make the next step easier?