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
GthenW
Workflows List View
Table Columns
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Workflow title (click to open) |
| Status | Current status badge |
| Priority | Priority level indicator |
| Progress | Completion percentage bar |
| Tasks | Completed / Total tasks |
| Owner | Primary workflow owner |
| Due Date | Target completion date |
| Created | When workflow was created |
Status Badges
| Status | Color | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Draft | Gray | Not yet started |
| Active | Blue | Work in progress |
| On Hold | Yellow | Temporarily paused |
| Completed | Green | All tasks done |
| Cancelled | Red | Stopped |
Priority Indicators
| Priority | Color |
|---|---|
| Critical | Red |
| High | Orange/Amber |
| Medium | Green |
| Low | Blue |
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
By Related Item
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 By | Options |
|---|---|
| Name | A-Z or Z-A |
| Status | By status type |
| Priority | Critical first or Low first |
| Progress | Most complete or least |
| Due Date | Soonest first or latest |
| Created | Newest 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
- Apply desired filters
- Click "Save View"
- Name your view
- Access from Views dropdown
Example Saved Views
| View Name | Filters |
|---|---|
| My Active Work | Owner = Me, Status = Active |
| Critical Priority | Priority = Critical |
| Overdue | Due Date < Today, Status = Active |
| SOC 2 Prep | Related Framework = SOC 2 |
Exporting Workflows
Export workflow data for reporting:
- Apply filters to show desired workflows
- Click "Export"
- Choose format:
- CSV (data analysis)
- PDF (reporting)
- Select columns to include
- 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:
- Switch to Calendar view
- See workflows by due date
- Click dates to see details
- Drag to reschedule (if enabled)
Workflow Insights
Summary Metrics
Above the list, see:
- Total active workflows
- Average progress
- Overdue count
- Completing this week
Trends
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
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
G then W | Go to Workflows |
/ | Focus search |
Enter | Open selected workflow |
N | New workflow |
F | Toggle 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
- Filter to "My Active Work"
- Sort by Due Date
- Check overdue items
- Update progress on each
Weekly Planning
- View all Active workflows
- Assess capacity vs. work
- Adjust priorities as needed
- Create new workflows for new gaps
Monthly Reporting
- Filter to completed this month
- Export for reporting
- Review metrics and trends
- 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?
- Click the status filter
- Select "Archived"
- Archived workflows appear
Can I customize the columns?
Some column visibility can be toggled via table settings. Core columns are always shown.
Next Steps
- Workflow Detail - Deep dive into a workflow
- AI Generation - Create new workflows
- Tasks - Work on individual tasks