Explanation Preparing for elicitation is a process of planning and arranging the elicitation activities that will be used to gather information from the stakeholders. Preparing for elicitation involves clarifying the scope of the selected elicitation technique, gathering any supporting materials, and scheduling all the people and resources that are needed for conducting the elicitation activities. Preparing for elicitation can help to ensure that the elicitation is effective, efficient, and collaborative, and that the desired outcomes are achieved. References: Prepare for Elicitation, page 1; 3 Steps to Preparing for an Elicitation Session.