Repair the Check-In Contract

Random status pings become a planned check-in contract. Before: random pings feel like hidden inspection. After: cadence and content are agreed upfront. The cadence moved from surprise pings to a predictable weekly checkpoint, reducing threat and context switching. The content moved from "How is it going?" to decisions, risks, and help needed, which keeps the conversation useful. Exception triggers are named, so Dana knows when to escalate without waiting for permission. A check-in contract is accountability with dignity. delegation accountability Reframed check-ins as part of the delegation brief. If the check-in would surprise them, it belongs in the brief.

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