Approval & Review Workflows
Design robust approval systems that balance automation with human oversight for compliant AI decisions
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0 / 5 completedFive Types of Approval Workflows
Different actions require different levels of oversight. Understanding these five approval patterns helps you design the right workflow for each use case.
Single Approval
One designated approver must review before execution. Most common pattern.
Moderate refunds, content publication, user account changes
Wait for 1 approval
Most common pattern. Perfect for moderate-risk actions where one knowledgeable person can make the call. Balances oversight with speed.
Strategic decisions requiring consensus across departments. Faster than sequential since all review simultaneously. Use thresholds like "2 of 3 approve."
High-stakes actions where each level adds specific expertise. Legal → Finance → Executive. Slower but more thorough. Each stage can reject or request changes.
Dynamic scenarios where approval path depends on request details. Route large purchases to CFO, small ones to manager. Combines flexibility with control.
Start with single approval as your default. Only escalate to parallel/sequential for truly high-stakes decisions. Most workflows are over-engineered—simpler is faster and more maintainable.