Pause where evidence runs out
The synthetic transition pauses because the Saturday claim has no support in the selected notes.
Define the decision, not a ceremonial check
An approval step needs four named elements:
- the person accountable for the choice;
- the material that person must inspect;
- the available outcomes;
- the record created by the decision.
A vague “looks good” comment does not explain what was examined. A useful decision says whether the work may proceed, must change, or needs more information.
Put approvals only at consequential transitions
Too many approval steps turn routine movement into waiting. Too few allow uncertain work to acquire undeserved authority. Place them where the decision can materially change the workflow path.
The NIST AI Risk Management Framework connects governance with the management of AI risk. W3C PROV-O supports recorded relationships among artifacts, activities, and responsible agents. CommonMark keeps the approval question and outcome readable in plain text.
These references support governance, provenance, and durable notes. They do not decide whether the Saturday statement is true; the selected evidence does that.
Know when explicit approval adds value
This mechanism fits transitions involving public claims, consequential actions, or meaningful ambiguity. It adds friction without benefit when a stage performs a reversible formatting change under a settled rule.
Approval should preserve accountability. It should not disguise an undefined owner behind a generic checkbox.
Connect the transition to its neighbors
Return to Map an AI Workflow for One Recurring Job for the complete workflow decision. Read AI Workflow Triggers to distinguish starting conditions from later approvals. Use AI Workflow Exceptions when the required decision cannot yet be made.