Feedback, notes & follow-up · Core
Next step
ELI5
The agreed action that moves the opportunity forward.
Used in conversation
“Before the call ends, agree the next step, its owner and its date.”
Definition
The agreed action that moves the opportunity forward, such as revised materials, another meeting, a deal conversation or a formal bid.
Here “Next step” means: The agreed action that moves the opportunity forward, such as revised materials, another meeting, a deal conversation or a formal bid. Other meanings are stored as separate sense entries and must be chosen explicitly.
Pitch context
You may hear “Next step” while preparing, delivering or following up a pitch.
Why it matters: Helps you understand how projects are presented, submitted, discussed and followed up.
Connected terms
- AskThe search label “Next step” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 7
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- AICP — Suggested Best Practices for Bidding and Bidding Reference GuideDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- World Intellectual Property Organization — Rights, Camera, Action! IP Rights and the Film-Making ProcessDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- Sundance Institute — Pitch Deck, Lookbook, Sizzle and Proof-of-Concept GuidanceSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Film Independent — Screenwriting and Episodic Program Application MaterialsSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Writers Guild of America West — No Writing Left BehindSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- Writers Guild of America West — Fight Back Against Free WorkSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- pitch.dog — Pitch Dictionary Deep Research SynthesisSupporting source family · practitioner · checked 2026-08-14