 reconfiguration (possibly substantial change) before it is finalised.</p>
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<p>During the first stage of the analytical lifecycle initial engagement takes place and the commissioner’s requirements are scoped out. This stage identifies what is relevant for the analysis.</p>
<p>During this engagement and scoping stage the commissioner and the analyst shape the analysis by developing a shared understanding of the problem and the context. This shared understanding will be used as the basis for de