Most businesses have processes relating to specific activities and typically, the steps of these processes are documented in repeatable procedures. A Workflow is an automated business process incorporating repeatable tasks, often performed in a specific order. Workflows provide an easy way to improve effectiveness by predefining the necessary steps and actions needed to complete tasks. And, workflows are flexible and can be reconfigured to meet the needs of an organization. Human error is eliminated, actions are consistent, responses can be tracked and user responsibility is minimized. Users can focus on doing day-to-day work instead of focusing on how the work needs to be done.

On Wednesday, March 7th ASPE instructor Richard Stewart presented the free web seminar “Workflow Automation Capabilities in SharePoint 2010.” In this web seminar, Richard discussed some common scenarios where SharePoint’s workflow capabilities can be utilized to increase business productivity and the multiple ways that workflows can be created, including using the built-in workflows, custom workflow creation in SharePoint Designer, using Visual Studio 2010, and the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Listen to a recording of this web seminar in its entirety by clicking View Event Recordings (at the top right).

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