How to Automate Reviewer Workflows

Automate the admin around reviews while keeping decisions with people.

• Auto‑assign by expertise and conflicts.
• Provide summaries and evidence highlights.
• Collect structured scores and comments.

Set reviewers up for success

Clarity and good tools make reviews faster and fairer.

• Calibration session with example applications.
• Clear criteria, scales and definitions.
• Conflict declarations before access.

Key takeaway: preparation reduces variance.

Automate the routine steps

Move effort from admin to judgement.

• Assignments, reminders and status tracking.
• AI summaries and risk flags for attention.
• Draft feedback for panel sign‑off.

Key takeaway: Plinth removes friction from reviews.

Keep an audit trail

Decisions should be easy to explain later.

• Timestamped scores and comments.
• Logs of changes and attendance.
• Final decision notes and feedback templates.

Key takeaway: a good trail protects reviewers and the organisation.

FAQs

How many criteria should we score?

Use a handful of well‑defined criteria; avoid overwhelming reviewers.

Can volunteers review?

Yes with restricted access and training.

Do we still need meetings?

Often fewer—online consensus and concise panels are enough.