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Create and assign groups

Managing groups and assigning tasks

What you’ll need

  • Administrator or Standard member permissions
  • Access to the Settings section

How do I create new groups in Tallyfy?

  1. Navigate to Settings > Organizations > Groups.
  2. Click the + button to create a new group. Group creation interface
  3. Give your group a name and description.
  4. Add the people you want - both members and guests.
  5. Click Create. Done.

Assigning groups to tasks in templates

When you’re working with a process template, it’s simple:

  1. Select the step (task) you want to assign.
  2. Click the assignment box - you’ll see “Assignee” there.
  3. Pick your group from the dropdown list. Group assignment interface

Setting options for group assignments

You’ve got a few ways to control how group assignments work:

  • Enforce maximum number of assignees - this limits how many people from the group can work on one task
  • Once enabled, you’ll set your maximum number
  • Need assignments that change based on what’s happening in your process? That’s where assignment actions come in

Edit Templates > Assign steps in the Tallyfy template builder

Tallyfy enables step assignment through multiple methods including specific members groups job titles guests or leaving steps unassigned with options for automation rules to dynamically adjust assignments based on process conditions and workflow requirements.

Documenting > Groups

Tallyfy groups enable efficient task assignment by organizing collections of people into reusable teams that automatically update membership when staff changes occur and allow mixed collaboration between internal members and external guests.

Tasks > Complete guide to task assignment options

Tallyfy provides comprehensive task assignment options including direct assignment to specific members role-based assignments for job titles and groups guest assignments for external participants and advanced features like conditional assignments bulk management and customizable notifications to ensure efficient workflow management and team productivity.

Edit Templates > Understanding assignment types

Tallyfy templates allow you to assign tasks to specific people groups job titles or guests with options for automation rules to dynamically change assignments based on process conditions.