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name: feedback-howard-delegation
description: Howard prefers to leave backend/server-side follow-up and risky implementation work to Mike unless explicitly asked — don't assign those items to Howard or prompt him to do them.
metadata:
  type: feedback
---

Howard defers backend follow-up tasks (server-side plumbing, DB schema changes, agent-side wiring, anything touching infrastructure) to Mike by default. He said "I don't like messing with things."

**Why:** Howard is a tech/field role. He's comfortable with dashboard UI, specs, and client work but prefers not to touch server/agent code unless Mike specifically asks him to.

**How to apply:** When wrapping up an implementation that has follow-up backend items (e.g. "push rules on agent connect", "policy tab plumbing"), note them as "deferred to Mike" rather than listing them as Howard's pending tasks. Don't proactively suggest Howard implement server or agent changes unless he asks or Mike assigns them. See [[feedback-testing]] for related conservative approach to changes.
