CPM Staff Tutorials

Using Workflows in the Tech-HelpDesk Channel

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This tutorial shows CPM employees how to use workflows. The aim of using workflows is to allow employees to connect directly to a particular team to resolve issues. While workflows set up in any channel works similarly, this tutorial describes the workflows in the Tech-HelpDesk Channel.

1. Workflow Options in the Tech-HelpDesk

The #tech-helpdesk channel has 3 different types of workflow options:

  1. Asset/Tech Request: Fill a form to request equipment or softare, to repair equipment, to report lost/stolen equipment, to transfer equipment, or to ask a technical question.
  2. Swivl Request: Fill a form to request swivl equipment to be sent to a particular school.
  3. Workshop New PIN request: Fill form to get a digital textbook Pin quickly.
How to Use Workflows in General.
  1. At the top of every channel, pinned documents and workflows may be present.  If so, click the arrow and select any desired item.
  2. After selecting, follow the directions given.  In many cases, a Slackbot will message you the information you need in your Direct Messages.
  3. Click on the button in the the Slack Bot message to get started. The information provided could be a link to a form or allow you to post a question directly to the Tech Team.
  4. Complete and submit the form (click the external link)/or questions provided.
  5. Click Finish in the Slackbot message.
  6. A Tech Team member will follow up and contact you ASAP.
2. Asset/Tech Request
  1. Click  "Submit" on The Tech Request Form to access a list of forms to select from.
  2. Go to Direct Messages and click on the Slackbot
  3. Click on on of the forms.

Fill out the form and submit.  The information will go directly to the Tech Team who will respond ASAP to your request.

3. Swivl Request
  1. Fill out form and Submit.
  2. The Slackbot will appear in your Direct Messages.
  3. Click on the Slackbot to receive a confirmation notice.
tech-helpdesk - CPM Educational Program - Slack
4. Workshop New PIN request
  1. Fill out form and Submit.
  2. The Slackbot will appear in your Direct Messages.
  3. Click on the Slackbot to receive a confirmation notice.
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