The everyday problem
A workflow can become ambiguous when it is instructed to keep going until a broad goal is achieved. Operators need a clear definition of when work is complete and when it must pause. A stopping condition makes the process easier to review and recover.
A practical approach
Define completion in terms of an observable output or confirmed state. List conditions that require clarification, review, or escalation. Keep unsupported tasks outside the scope rather than relying on the system to improvise a path around missing requirements.
Try this with your team
For a fictional intake workflow, write one completion condition and three pause conditions. Ask a colleague whether each condition can be recognized from the available information.