Moving failed work into a dead-letter queue is a parking decision, not proof that the business has recovered.

Every parked request needs an owner, limited diagnostic context, and a clear route toward resolution rather than indefinite storage.

Before replaying it, check whether the original intent is still valid and whether today's permissions and business conditions allow the action.

Rehearse diagnosis and replay with safe examples, including work whose circumstances changed while it waited.

Review resolved outcomes and recurring failure patterns, not just an empty queue. Use what you learn to improve intake and recovery, instead of clearing away the evidence of unfinished customer work.

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