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  "generatedAt": "2026-05-16T00:00:00+05:30",
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      "stage": "Artifact screen",
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    },
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        "One review-ready benchmark/task packet"
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      "window": "Days 46-75",
      "focus": "Turn a client question into a reusable asset",
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        "Sprint scope",
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      ]
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        "Public artifact",
        "Maintenance checklist",
        "Next-measurement backlog"
      ]
    }
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    "What primary source would change your conclusion?",
    "Which claim in your artifact is weakest, and what proof would fix it?",
    "How would this become a Studio product, benchmark task, article, or consulting deliverable?",
    "What would you remove if a buyer had only five minutes?",
    "What should Sanjay review and what should Saujas review?"
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        "Model/provider decision memo"
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        "One useful visual",
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        "Scoring rubric",
        "Trace schema",
        "Replay checklist"
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        "Task realism",
        "Leakage control",
        "Reviewer-friendly scoring",
        "Runnable verification"
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        "Sprint scope",
        "Demo handoff"
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        "Technical translation",
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        "Verification screenshot",
        "Demo readiness notes"
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        "Responsive polish",
        "Evidence-linked controls",
        "Clear handoff"
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      "title": "Careers Operating Plan",
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}