to establish relationships and networks, schedule meetings, obtain data sources, etc., that will be necessary to successfully execute an upcoming initiative or project; from analogy to the delivery of electricity or data, in which buildings are constructed with the necessary outlets, raceways, and wiring hidden behind walls or ceilings, providing the infrastructure needed to support expected demands; use of this term can indicate that future requirements will be greater than present ones, requiring a level of foresight and planning before embarking on the core work; for critical meetings, failure to prewire by briefing colleagues beforehand can lead to negative outcomes