The document discusses recommendations for conducting an effective project discovery phase. It begins by introducing the speaker and agenda. It then defines the discovery phase as the initial research done to scope and plan a project. Statistics show that around half of projects experience issues like going over budget, missing deadlines, or not achieving goals due to factors like unclear objectives or poor planning. The document hypothesizes that performing a high quality discovery phase can help align deliverables with business goals and increase project success. It provides examples of artifacts that could be developed during discovery, such as objectives, scope, risks, and architecture. Finally, it offers tips for discovery like taking notes, visualizing information, and finding the true decision maker.