Published 2026-04-02
Sequence changes outcome. Space created after it is needed is not the same as space created before. Anchorage spent early is not available later.
Treating sequence as an administrative matter — what fits in the next appointment — removes one of the few variables fully under clinical control.
A good sequence ends each stage at a genuine decision point, where the response so far can change what happens next.
Key takeaways
- Each stage should make the next one possible
- End stages at decision points, not at convenient intervals
- Anchorage is a budget spent in order
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