Introduction to Worklists

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This video will offer introductory content on worklists. Please review the detail below the video for the individual steps outlined in it.

Introduction to Worklists

In this video, we will explore the fundamental purpose of worklists as a tool for effective account management. Additionally, we will introduce other workflow tools available for configuring and designing your desired workflow.

Worklist Menu

Displays all your worklists that have accounts that are available to be worked today. The number in parentheses indicates the number of accounts in the worklist available that are available to be worked today.

Image Displays Worklist Drop-down Menu

Worklist View

Worklists are organized queues of accounts waiting to be worked and serve as a tool in account management workflow. Aligning worklists with thoughtful workflow enhances efficient account management.

Image Displays Worklist View

Account Workflow Actions

It may be helpful to be familiar with the following workflow tools as you work with worklists in ACE. From the Setup → Workflow menu, select Account Workflow Actions.

Image Displays Account Workflow Actions Menu Navigation

View Account Workflow Actions

Account Workflow Actions involve positive actions, such as an agent taking a payment or promise, which may result in the agent being designated the primary agent for an account.

Image Displays Viewing Account Workflow Actions

Action Codes

From the Setup → Workflow menu, select Action Codes.

An Action Code is a set of instructions that initiate specified tasks in ACE. Agents can use configured action codes within the notate account section when working accounts.

Image Displays an Action Code

Action Paths

From the Setup →Workflow Menu, select Action Paths.

Action Paths are containers of Flow Actions, defining step-by-step workflows to be processed via jobs, triggers, or action codes.

Image Displays Default Settings in the Action Path for onAfterAccountInsert

Account Flags

A Flag is a value stored to an account that may be used for action path workflow. To view the flags associated with an account, navigate to the Account Flags section on the account page.

Image Displays Account Flags

Status Codes

From Setup → Accounts Menu, select Status Codes.

Representing the sate of an account, Status Codes are pivotal for developing a structured workflow.

Image Displays a Status Code

Triggers

From the Setup → Workflow menu, select Triggers.

Triggers are events that may initiate Action Paths.

Image Displays onAfterAccountInsert Trigger

Summary

Understanding key workflow tools and the role of worklists is crucial for efficient account management.

Additional Resources

For more information on the content introduced, view:

Action Codes

Account Workflow Actions Category

About Action Paths

Status Codes Category

Triggers Category