Nate holds verbal → client presents revised POV → regroup Fri → estimate next week. Waiting game.
Players
| Player | Optimises for | Power |
| Yogesh | Accurate scope, avoid overcommit | HIGH |
| Nate | Client trust, deal progression | HIGH |
| Tristan | Risk governance | MED |
| Mat (client) | Max scope in MVP | MED |
Second-Order
1st order:Send scope boundaries → anchors Nate
2nd order:If client conflicts, Nate has framework to push back
3rd order:Yogesh positioned as authority who shapes deal
Action: Write 1-page scope position paper (In / Deferred / Depends). Send to Nate + Tristan by Thu EOD.
Risk if no action: Client presents big scope Fri, Nate feels pressure, you get asked for estimate on the spot.