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June 18, 2026|2 min read
Approval should be one decision, not a scavenger hunt
Approvals slow down when the reviewer has to reconstruct the package before they can make the call.
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May 11, 2026|1 min read
Approvals should have a clock
If a workflow needs approval, the approval should have a clock.
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