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                     The client can regularly inspect inputs, outputs, and detail granularity of the model to ensure relevance to the target decisions.

   As client personnel become familiar with possible uses for the model, they can direct choices of data management, interface, and business process for best fit.

Text Box:    	• The decision team has direct responsibility for making the decisions supported by the model. These people typically participate in half-day meetings to guide model development once every 3 to 6 weeks over a 3 to 5 month period. Clients often feel these meetings, which focus on clarifying the outcomes to be measured and on the nature and requirements of decision-making, are extremely useful in and of themselves, independent of their contribution to model development. 
Text Box:    	• The model team has direct responsibility for model development and its implementation in the organization. During model development, these people work closely with Ventana to develop thorough knowledge of model capabilities, identify and provide relevant data, arrange meetings with stakeholders and knowledge resources, find answers to daily questions, and contribute their own expertise and critique. After delivery, the model team takes the lead to ensure the decision team gets full benefit of the tool.

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