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What is Workflows?

It is an orderly and logical sequence of steps that a job follows from beginning to end.

Overview

Workflows are a road map that determines what you need to do and in what order when performing a task. These processes break complex tasks into small and manageable pieces. A correctly designed workflow reduces errors and increases efficiency.

Analogy: Think of a recipe; Preparing the ingredients, cooking and serving are all one step. All of these steps are your 'cooking workflow'.

How it works

First you determine the goal of the work to be done. Then you write down the steps needed to achieve that goal, in order. Finally, you complete the job by automating or manually following these steps.

Where it is used

It is frequently used in software development processes, customer support systems or daily office work.

Commonly confused with

It is often confused with 'pipeline'; However, while workflow is a more general concept, pipeline refers to more technical data flows.

Frequently asked questions

Why should I automate workflows?

Automating repetitive tasks reduces the margin of error and saves you time.

Can workflows change?

Yes, it is a best practice to update workflows and make them more efficient as needs change.

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