Bring delayed approvals to owners, flag policy exceptions. Every one is ready to run, and you can adjust it in plain language.
Send owners due-date reminders and get a daily list of unanswered assignments.
Get a morning list of assignments awaiting completion replies. Owners who haven't replied get a due date reminder before the deadline.
Reply to project emails and alert the backup to deadlines during leave.
Your senders hear back while you're away, and your backup sees requests that need attention before you return.