content_copy Workflow Duplication

Scale successful processes across your organization by duplicating and customizing proven workflows. Copy entire workflows with all phases, forms, and business rules intact.

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lightbulb What It Does

Think of it like having a powerful copy machine for your business processes. When you've perfected a workflow in one department or project, you can duplicate it completely - including all phases, forms, assignments, and business rules - then customize it for different teams or use cases.

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Complete Duplication

Copy everything: workflow phases, data collection forms, assignment rules, notifications, and business logic.

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Instant Setup

New workflows are ready to use immediately with all configuration intact from the original.

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Post-Clone Customization

Modify the duplicated workflow to match different teams, departments, or specific use cases.

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Cross-Organization Sharing

Share successful workflows across different departments, teams, or even separate organizations.

content_copy How Duplication Works

file_copy Workflow Duplication Interface
Workflow duplication interface showing source workflow selection, customization options during cloning, target location selection, and clone confirmation
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Select Workflow

Choose any existing workflow from your organization as the source for duplication.

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Configure Copy

Set new name, choose destination, and decide what to include or modify during duplication.

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Instant Clone

Complete workflow duplication happens instantly with all phases and configurations copied.

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Customize & Use

Modify the duplicated workflow as needed and start using it immediately with your team.

checklist What Gets Duplicated

check_circle Included in Duplication
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Complete Phase Structure

All phases with names, colors, descriptions, and ordering

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Data Collection Forms

All custom forms with fields, validation rules, and layouts

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Business Rules

Phase transition rules, validation logic, and approval workflows

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Notification Settings

Email alerts, reminders, and communication templates

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SLA Configurations

Response time targets and escalation settings

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Visual Customizations

Colors, labels, and display preferences

settings Configurable During Duplication
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Team Assignments

Choose whether to copy assignments or assign to new teams

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Workflow Name & Description

Set new name and description for the duplicated workflow

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Target Location

Choose which department or team gets the duplicated workflow

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Access Permissions

Set who can view, edit, and manage the new workflow

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Selective Components

Choose which parts to include or exclude from duplication

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Initial Customizations

Make basic changes during the duplication process

use_case Common Duplication Scenarios

corporate_fare Department Scaling

Scenario: Marketing team perfects their campaign workflow and wants to share it with regional offices.

Process:
  1. 1. Duplicate successful campaign workflow
  2. 2. Assign to regional marketing teams
  3. 3. Customize for local requirements
  4. 4. Deploy across all regions
Result: Consistent processes across all locations with local customization where needed
folder_copy Project Templates

Scenario: IT team creates perfect software deployment workflow and wants to reuse it for all future projects.

Process:
  1. 1. Duplicate proven deployment workflow
  2. 2. Create as organizational template
  3. 3. Standardize for all projects
  4. 4. Allow project-specific customization
Result: Faster project setup with proven, reliable processes for every deployment
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Scenario: HR has standard hiring workflow but needs variations for different types of positions.

Process:
  1. 1. Duplicate base hiring workflow
  2. 2. Customize for executive positions
  3. 3. Create variations for contractors
  4. 4. Maintain core hiring standards
Result: Consistent hiring process with appropriate variations for different role types

auto_awesome Advanced Duplication Features

merge_type Selective Duplication

Choose exactly what to copy and what to leave behind during workflow duplication.

Example Options:
  • ☑️ Copy workflow phases only
  • ☑️ Include forms but reset data
  • ☐ Skip team assignments
  • ☑️ Copy business rules
  • ☐ Exclude notification settings

Perfect for creating lighter versions or focusing on specific workflow aspects.

batch_prediction Bulk Duplication

Duplicate workflows to multiple locations or teams simultaneously for organization-wide rollouts.

Example Scenario:

Deploy customer service workflow to:

  • • North America Support Team
  • • European Support Team
  • • Asia-Pacific Support Team
  • • Premium Customer Team

Saves hours of manual duplication and ensures consistency across all deployments.

business Organizational Benefits

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Process Standardization

Ensure consistent, high-quality processes across all departments and locations by duplicating proven workflows.

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Rapid Scaling

Scale successful processes quickly across growing teams without starting from scratch each time.

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Time & Cost Savings

Eliminate the time and cost of recreating workflows by leveraging what already works well.

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Knowledge Transfer

Capture and spread institutional knowledge by duplicating workflows that embody best practices.

tips_and_updates Duplication Best Practices

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    Test before scaling: Make sure your source workflow is working perfectly before duplicating it across the organization.
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    Document variations: Keep notes on what customizations different teams need for future reference.
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    Plan for updates: Consider how changes to the master workflow will be rolled out to duplicated versions.
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    Train recipients: Ensure teams understand the duplicated workflow before they start using it.
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    Duplicating broken workflows: Fix issues in the source before creating copies that inherit the same problems.
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    Over-customization: Too many variations defeat the purpose of standardization and make maintenance difficult.
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    Forgetting permissions: Always review and set appropriate access permissions for duplicated workflows.
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    No governance plan: Have a strategy for managing and updating multiple workflow copies over time.