01 01 · Capture
Trigger event starts the workflow
An email arrives, a webhook fires, a schedule triggers, or a form is submitted. The workflow engine captures the event and extracts the structured fields needed for the next decision.
02 02 · Classify
Rules first, AI where it helps
Deterministic rules handle the obvious paths — sender domain, keyword match, form field values. When rules aren't enough, AI classification adds intent and confidence scoring. The goal is consistency, not intelligence for its own sake.
03 03 · Route
Auto-handle vs. review decision
High-confidence classifications trigger automatic routing: write to the destination, send the notification, update the record. Low-confidence or sensitive items go to a human review queue with the proposed classification and relevant context.
04 04 · Record
Every action is auditable
Status, owner, timestamps, classification confidence, and supporting data are stored in a visible system — SharePoint list, database, or spreadsheet. The queue is inspectable, the history is traceable, and the workflow is extendable.