Hey, there! Ceci here.

Growing up there were two main route options to get to our family cabin: I-94 or the backroads along Highway 10.

Same destination, different routes, different traffic patterns, different ETAs — and totally different vibes.

The interstate was faster (as long as you avoided rush hour), while the backroads were dotted with stop signs, traffic lights, and small-town slowdowns along the way.

Funny enough, business processes in Workday work a lot like that 😆

Just like multiple routes can get you to the same place, you can have multiple business process (BP) definitions — each with different steps, participants, and levels of complexity.

In this newsletter, we cover how, when, and if to use multiple BP definitions.

Buckle up! We’re going for a ride 🚘

First, let’s fuel up with a quick recap: what’s a BP definition?

(👂 Pssst… if you’re a BP veteran, feel free to skip ahead.)

In Workday, a BP definition outlines the full workflow behind a task — including the steps involved, who’s responsible for each one, and any custom touches like notifications or help text to guide the process.