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Advisory services / October 20, 2026

Seven practices. A buyer’s standard.

Every engagement starts with an operational question and ends with a work product your team can use. Scope, fees and acceptance conditions are agreed before work starts.

By Braxton BarberFee-only / Buyer-side / Vendor-neutral
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1 / ScopeDefine the decisionDeadline, systems and stakeholders
2 / EvidenceReview the recordAgreements, access and operating proof
3 / Work productMake the gaps usableFindings, terms and acceptance gates
4 / OwnershipName the next actionAccountability and decision dates

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