Organize your request flow settings

The video explains the request flow process in Workfront, focusing on queue management, routing rules, topic groups, and queue topics. ​ It emphasizes the importance of organizing the request queue by answering three key questions:

  1. What topics will I need? ​ - These are queue topics that categorize submitted requests, making them easier to manage and customize. ​
  2. Can I organize my topics further? ​ - Topic groups help group related queue topics for better organization (e.g., brochures, business cards, and billboards under “Print”). ​
  3. Who should the request be assigned to? ​ - Routing rules automatically direct submissions to specific teams, roles, or users, ensuring requests don’t go unnoticed. ​

By addressing these questions, users can effectively plan and configure their request queue in Workfront. ​

Key takeaways

  • Queue Topics: Define and organize different types of requests into queue topics to streamline categorization and customization. ​
  • Topic Groups: Use topic groups to further organize queue topics, making it easier to locate related requests (e.g., grouping “Print” and “Digital” categories). ​
  • Routing Rules: Set up routing rules to automatically assign requests to specific teams, roles, or users, preventing submissions from being overlooked. ​
  • Planning is Essential: Organize the needs of your request queue before building it out to ensure efficient management. ​
  • Avoid Unnoticed Requests: Without routing rules, submissions may remain in the issues tab and go unnoticed unless manually checked regularly. ​
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