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Before I begin, we agree on the priorities, estimated time, costs and what you will receive.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wtwn-how-step is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"wtwn-how-step-no wp-block-paragraph\">03<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow the evidence<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I search the available sources, compare what they tell us and place the findings in their historical context. Uncertainty stays visible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wtwn-how-step is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"wtwn-how-step-no wp-block-paragraph\">04<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Receive the findings<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I present the results in the form we agreed, together with the sources and any questions that remain open. 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