User story for authoring review templates using the solution template

Narrative

The provided GlobalCorp solution template is a web application that allows you to author a review template immediately.

Estimated time to implement

To implement this story, expect to spend one hour to author and test the review template. The solution template provides a mechanism for you to quickly create review templates without technical staff involvement.

Note: The time to implement the story depends on the skill sets of your staff and how well you know your requirements. The estimates are broad guidelines and differ for each organization.

Implementation overview

Using a web browser, log in to the GlobalCorp solution template using a user profile that has the RCA Template Author role. In the Template tab, complete the following tasks.

  1. Define the name and description of the review template. Also specify whether the review template is active. An active review template is available for use by review initiators.

  2. Configure how a stage completes and progresses. Options are available to configure whether a stage starts immediately after another stage ends. Alternatively, you can specify that the review initiator manually starts each stage.

  3. Specify whether users see the comments of other participants from other stages or only the stage in which they participate.

  4. Define the number of stages in the managed review and approval workflow. You set the following parameters for each stage in an iterative manner:

    • Define the name of the stage, whether it is a review or approval stage, and whether users participate in parallel or in sequence.

    • Define the number of days, hours, or minutes the stage runs. The minimum timeframe for a stage is 10 minutes.

    • Configure whether users complete their task using Workspace or email.

    • (Optional) Configure the stage to run for the full duration period, regardless of whether all required participants complete the review or approval.

    • (Optional) Set the stage as a non-expiring stage.

    • (Optional) Send reminders 1 or more days before a stage expires.

    • (Optional) Add default reviewers, approvers, and moderators to your review. Each user can be set as optional or mandatory for the review.

    • (Optional) For approval stages, specify whether digital signatures are required.

  5. (Optional) Add supporting documents.

  6. (Optional) Configure auditing for a review using the provided audit levels.

  7. Save the review template.

The following illustration shows the Template tab in the solution template, which is a Flex application. Use the functionality in the Template tab to create and edit review templates.

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Create a review template using the Templates tab in the solution template.

Tools used

  • A web browser with Flash Player 9 or later.

Team members and skill sets

  • Using web applications and understanding business processes. (Business Analyst or business user.)

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