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Module 3 of 7 · 15 min
Stage 4 · Prove you can do the work safely

Client challenge and difficult conversations

Challenge weak evidence while maintaining trust.

Learn

Use neutral evidence language: 'We have not yet seen evidence that...' rather than 'You failed to...'.

Distinguish control design from control operation: a policy can exist while the process is not followed.

Escalate disagreement on material findings through the agreed engagement governance.

Remember
  • •Challenge evidence, not personalities.
  • •Be specific about what is missing.
  • •Offer a path to close the gap.
Client practice

Role-play a CTO who insists an undocumented human review is 'obviously happening'.

Evidence you should be able to produce
Finding wordingEvidence requestEscalation path
Source basis

AI Act Ready internal consulting method. This is an operational training convention, not a legal rule or accredited certification requirement.

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