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Before You Price Outcomes, Map Your Control

Before you can confidently price outcomes, you first need clarity around what you actually control. The Value Control Map helps teams distinguish between the outcomes they own, the indicators they influence, and the external factors they can only observe. This simple shift strengthens pricing conversations, reduces risk, and aligns everyone—agency and client—on where true impact happens. Use it as a foundational tool in scoping, retrospectives, and project planning to protect your team and elevate your value.

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