Approval works best when the reviewer knows the exact decision being requested. Share the final draft with its audience, source list, unresolved uncertainties, and any claims that carry reputational or operational risk. Ask the reviewer to approve the conclusions and framing, not just the document’s appearance.
Keep a version identifier and a record of requested changes. A rejection should return the draft to editing with specific reasons; silence should leave it pending. If a material source or conclusion changes afterward, seek another review before publication. Distinguish editorial sign-off from factual verification: both may be needed, and one does not substitute for the other.
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