Some of the best discussions are over a coffee or another appropriate beverage. As a consulting CTO it is critical to spend time listening and understanding the space you are working in, the challenges and history of where you have been.
Step 1 - Understanding where you are today One of the first things you need to do before moving forward with a plan to improve your team is building an understanding of where you are today.
See the world as you want it to be and learn how to make it that way.