Follow-up automation should help a request move forward, rather than simply increase the number of messages people have to dismiss.

A reminder is useful when it identifies an unresolved state and the person who can make the next decision about it.

Define a reminder policy for each stalled transition: the owner, timing, useful context, and the event that should cancel further notifications.

Show exceptions to the responsible person instead of broadcasting every update. Stop or revise reminders when the underlying work changes state.

Count resolved blockers per interruption. A quieter workflow that gets decisions made is a better result than an impressive notification total.

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