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Workflows

Viewing Workflows

Navigate, filter, and find workflows in PartnerAlly.

Viewing Workflows

The Workflows page provides an overview of all your remediation and compliance workflows. This guide covers how to navigate, filter, and find the workflows you need.

Accessing Workflows

Navigate to workflows via:

  • Sidebar - Click "Workflows" in the main navigation
  • Dashboard - Click the Workflows In Progress card
  • Keyboard - Press G then W

Workflows List View

Table Columns

ColumnDescription
NameWorkflow title (click to open)
StatusCurrent status badge
PriorityPriority level indicator
ProgressCompletion percentage bar
TasksCompleted / Total tasks
OwnerPrimary workflow owner
Due DateTarget completion date
CreatedWhen workflow was created

Status Badges

StatusColorMeaning
DraftGrayNot yet started
ActiveBlueWork in progress
On HoldYellowTemporarily paused
CompletedGreenAll tasks done
CancelledRedStopped

Priority Indicators

PriorityColor
CriticalRed
HighOrange/Amber
MediumGreen
LowBlue

Filtering Workflows

By Status

Filter to specific statuses:

  • All - All workflows
  • Active - Currently in progress
  • Draft - Not yet started
  • Completed - Finished workflows
  • Archived - Old, archived workflows

By default, the list shows Active workflows. Toggle "Show Completed" to see finished work.

By Priority

Focus on specific priority levels:

  • All priorities
  • Critical only
  • High and above
  • Medium and above

By Owner

Find workflows by assignment:

  • All owners
  • My workflows
  • Unassigned
  • Specific team member

Filter by what the workflow addresses:

  • Linked to specific gap
  • Linked to specific risk
  • Linked to specific framework

By Date

Filter by timeline:

  • Created this week
  • Due this week
  • Overdue
  • Custom date range

Searching Workflows

Use the search bar to find workflows by:

  • Workflow name
  • Task names within the workflow
  • Description content
  • Linked item names

Search Tips

  • Use quotes for exact phrases: "access control"
  • Combine with filters for precision
  • Search includes completed workflows if shown

Sorting Options

Click column headers to sort:

Sort ByOptions
NameA-Z or Z-A
StatusBy status type
PriorityCritical first or Low first
ProgressMost complete or least
Due DateSoonest first or latest
CreatedNewest or oldest

Workflow Cards

Quick Info

Each workflow row shows at a glance:

  • Progress bar with percentage
  • Task completion count
  • Key status indicators
  • Overdue warning if applicable

Hover Actions

Hover over a workflow to see quick actions:

  • Open - View workflow details
  • Edit - Modify workflow properties
  • Archive - Move to archive
  • Delete - Remove (draft only)

Views and Layouts

List View (Default)

Table format with sortable columns:

  • Compact information display
  • Easy scanning and sorting
  • Good for many workflows

Card View

Cards showing workflow summaries:

  • More visual presentation
  • Progress bars prominent
  • Better for fewer workflows

Switch Views

Toggle between views using the view selector in the toolbar.

Bulk Actions

Select multiple workflows for bulk operations:

Select Workflows

Click checkboxes next to workflows, or "Select All."

Click Bulk Actions

Opens the action menu.

Choose Action

  • Change priority
  • Change status
  • Assign owner
  • Archive
  • Export

Confirm

Apply changes to all selected workflows.

Saved Views

Save filter combinations for quick access:

Creating a Saved View

  1. Apply desired filters
  2. Click "Save View"
  3. Name your view
  4. Access from Views dropdown

Example Saved Views

View NameFilters
My Active WorkOwner = Me, Status = Active
Critical PriorityPriority = Critical
OverdueDue Date < Today, Status = Active
SOC 2 PrepRelated Framework = SOC 2

Exporting Workflows

Export workflow data for reporting:

  1. Apply filters to show desired workflows
  2. Click "Export"
  3. Choose format:
    • CSV (data analysis)
    • PDF (reporting)
  4. Select columns to include
  5. Download

Export Contents

Exports can include:

  • Workflow properties
  • Task list and status
  • Progress metrics
  • Linked items
  • Dates and ownership

Calendar View

See workflows on a calendar:

  1. Switch to Calendar view
  2. See workflows by due date
  3. Click dates to see details
  4. Drag to reschedule (if enabled)

Workflow Insights

Summary Metrics

Above the list, see:

  • Total active workflows
  • Average progress
  • Overdue count
  • Completing this week

View workflow trends:

  • Workflows completed over time
  • Average completion time
  • Common bottlenecks

Use insights to identify patterns and improve your remediation process.

Quick Navigation

Keyboard Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
G then WGo to Workflows
/Focus search
EnterOpen selected workflow
NNew workflow
FToggle filters

From Other Pages

Access workflows from:

  • Gap detail → Related workflows
  • Risk detail → Linked workflows
  • Task detail → Parent workflow
  • Dashboard → Workflow card

Common Patterns

Daily Review

  1. Filter to "My Active Work"
  2. Sort by Due Date
  3. Check overdue items
  4. Update progress on each

Weekly Planning

  1. View all Active workflows
  2. Assess capacity vs. work
  3. Adjust priorities as needed
  4. Create new workflows for new gaps

Monthly Reporting

  1. Filter to completed this month
  2. Export for reporting
  3. Review metrics and trends
  4. Plan next month's focus

Common Questions

Why can't I find a workflow?

Check:

  • Status filter (may be filtering it out)
  • Completed toggle (may be completed)
  • Search spelling
  • Your permissions

How do I see archived workflows?

  1. Click the status filter
  2. Select "Archived"
  3. Archived workflows appear

Can I customize the columns?

Some column visibility can be toggled via table settings. Core columns are always shown.

Next Steps

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