Agent Signals

Emit structured signals from a desk to the operator or other desks.

When to use

• A desk needs operator attention (hands-up, blocked)
• Work is complete and ready for review (done)
• Significant progress worth noting (checkpoint)
• Two desks disagree and can't resolve it (hands-up)
• The TA is reporting coordination quality (partnership)

Signal types

hands-up

Two desks disagree and can't settle it against external facts. This is the system working — the operator reads where desks disagree, not where they perform confidence.