Use GlobiFlow to take your Podio and Sharefile to the next level
Pros
- GlobiFlow allows one event to prompt a task or notification automatically, which greatly improves workflows and internal communications.
- GlobiFlow makes it possible to automate some interactions we have with people outside the agency, for example, responding immediately to an application when it is received, creating a Sharefile folder to collect submitted documents all in one secure location, etc.
- GlobiFlow suggests new ways of setting up workflows that makes us think through and improve our processes.
- GlobiFlow helps us keep track of events in new and improved ways. For example, when a leave request is approved GlobiFlow automates the process for putting that date on an agency-wide calendar.
- GlobiFlow helps us use Podio and Sharefile better so we communicate with employees in other offices and out in the field more effectively.
Cons
- There is a steep learning curve for your typical PC user. I've used GlobiFlow for over a year but there are many things I still don't understand about it. The help pages are somewhat helpful, but there is a whole vocabulary associated with GlobiFlow that is a bit mysterious at the front end.
- Any limitations in Podio are repeated in GlobiFlow.
- Setting up processes in GlobiFlow is somewhat complicated, which makes it a little tedious when employees change and responsibilities shift, as they often do in a growing organization. Naming your processes well is important so you can go back and find places where changes need to be made.
Return on Investment
- GlobiFlow saves time once you get it up and running.
- GlobiFlow improves internal communication and cross-agency collaboration.
- GlobiFlow helps us communicate with external clients and applicants in a more efficient and professional manner.
Alternatives Considered
Podio and Citrix ShareFile
Other Software Used
Bloomerang, RightSignature, Adobe Acrobat DC
