How to simplify asset and access requests without slowing approvals
Recurring request workflows can be cleaner without adding steps — the trick is removing duplicated effort, not piling on more controls. What actually slows requests is multiple intake channels, approvals that no longer apply, hand-offs without owners, missing requester context, and status invisibility. Simplification means a single intake path, approvals only where they add value, provisioning steps with named owners, and status visible to the requester. Do not start by writing more policy — start by mapping the current path and removing what no longer serves it.
Frequently asked questions
What actually slows asset and access requests?
Multiple intake channels, approvals that no longer apply, hand-offs without owners, missing requester context, and status invisibility.
What does a simpler request workflow look like?
A single intake path, approvals only where they add value, provisioning steps with named owners, status visible to the requester, and reporting on volume and timing.
What should we not do first?
Do not start by writing more policy. Start by mapping the actual current path and removing what no longer serves it.