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# Close the loop

After the decision, archive the evidence version and set a calendar checkpoint. Compare what happened to the *predeclared* test; do not rewrite history to make the choice appear certain. If findings change, reverse course with the lowest possible avoidable loss. Next, ask the desk for a **decision-specific category comparison or anonymised adviser shortlist** rather than a general introduction.