The meeting is approximately 30 minutes. The aim is to create enough space for a relaxed first conversation without rushing the kōrero.
No formal preparation is required.
It may help to think about:
the mahi your organisation is focused on
any current pressures or priorities
any early questions you may have
Please do not send sensitive or confidential documents through email, forms, chat, or the booking system.
No. This is a relationship-first meeting to introduce ourselves properly, understand your context, and explore whether there may be a useful next step.
There is no obligation to continue beyond the first conversation.
That is completely fine.
Many people book a kōrero / talanoa because they are still exploring where AI or digital systems may or may not fit within their organisation.
Part of the purpose of the meeting is to help create clarity before making decisions.
I mainly work alongside Māori, Pacific, and values-led organisations, including:
community organisations
charities
social enterprises
SMEs
public sector teams
kaupapa-led initiatives
The work is always grounded in the organisation’s real-world context, capacity, and responsibilities.
After the kōrero / talanoa, we may decide:
no further action is needed
another conversation would be useful
a Practical AI Snapshot may help
an AI Systems Consult is appropriate
a broader implementation or governance pathway makes sense
Sometimes the most useful outcome is simply greater clarity.
That is a normal and important part of the conversation. The approach used through JamesPratt.com is relationship-first, culturally grounded, accessibility-conscious, and governance-aware.
The goal is not to push technology into places it does not fit. The goal is to understand the mahi first and make careful, practical decisions from there.