Key takeaways
- Age is not the same as risk.
- Missing evidence needs an owner.
- Escalations should ask one question.
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2026-08-05
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Approval aging is useful when each pending item has an age, impact, missing input, and next question. This makes escalation specific instead of repetitive.
Review method
Sort pending decisions into missing evidence, unclear authority, and delayed response. Report the oldest high-impact item with a concise decision request.
Limits
Approval authority depends on the operating agreement and organization. Keep contractual interpretation with the responsible professional.