检查问题并决定聘请外部法律顾问的行动要求。该流程要素要求组织在内部分析需要外部顾问协助的问题。此外，组织需要分解问题，确定外部顾问可以提供帮助的任务和练习。 Examining the problems and deciding the action requirements for engaging outside counsel. This process element calls upon the organization to internally analyze the issues for which assistance from external counsel is needed. Additionally, the organization needs to break-down the issue, identifying the tasks and exercises where outside counsel can help.