A fixed workflow follows predetermined transitions; an agentic workflow delegates some choices to a model or policy. Good designs use deterministic control where rules are known and bounded choice where ambiguity is real.

Workflow and Agentic Choice Form a Spectrum

In this situation—processing expense receipts with fixed validation and flexible exception explanation—which choice best applies “Workflow and Agentic Choice Form a Spectrum”?

Choose the narrowest autonomy, tool scope, duration, and data access that can accomplish the goal. More autonomy raises the reachable harm surface and verification burden.

Learn Before

Related