--- title: Create workflows with a domino effect using defined Flow events to trigger a new event workflow. description: "**Learn how to create workflows with a domino effect using defined Flow events and broadcast a new event-related workflow with [GAT Flow.](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/tech-tips/flow-overview/)** Dealing with complex processes by building chain processes has never been so easy. With the latest GAT Flow…" url: "https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/tech-tips/create-workflows-with-a-domino-effect-using-defined-flow-events-to-trigger-a-new-event-workflow/" updated: "2026-07-21" category: "Users Audit & Management / On-boarding, Off-boarding & Modifying" tags: - GAT Flow --- # Create workflows with a domino effect using defined Flow events to trigger a new event workflow. **Learn how to create workflows with a domino effect using defined Flow events and broadcast a new event-related workflow with [GAT Flow.](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/tech-tips/flow-overview/)** Dealing with complex processes by building chain processes has never been so easy. With the latest GAT Flow event workflows, an administrator can easily build several workflow stages and connect them to create self-executing workflows using the **Broadcast flow event** action. Below you will find steps to follow. ## Create Event Workflows First, create a custom **Flow event** that will be used to trigger another event. To do so, navigate to**GAT Flow > Configuration (1) > Flow Events****(2)** **>****Create flow event** **(3)** to define a unique flow event that will be used in the later stage to link workflows. ![Flow Events section of Flow](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-13_35_20.png) Add Flow event by typing its custom **Name (1)** and click **Create (2)** when ready. ![Creating a new flow event](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-13_57_23.png) **NOTE:** Custom events can be used to trigger Event workflows. The 'Broadcast Flow event' action can be used to trigger the workflows that are listening for it. Once you have defined and saved the **Flow event** name, it is ready to be used to connect your workflows. ![Flow events](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-13_59_14.png) You create the Flow event. It's then ready to be used in the next step. ## Connect event workflows via Broadcast Flow event action At this stage, you need to create the workflows that you want to connect and execute them one by one. Create a workflow for Phase 1 of the chain process, and make sure the **Broadcast Flow event** action is configured under the actions section of this workflow. This will allow connecting the first workflow in Phase 1 to the second workflow in Phase 2. When the Phase 1 workflow is completed, the**Broadcast flow event** action will start the Phase 2 workflow (configured as described below). To create an event workflow for Phase 1 navigate to**Event Workflow (1) > Create workflow** button **(2)**: ![Creating a new event workflow](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-14_10_38.png) Configure the event workflow for Phase 1 (1-6) and click on Send Approval Request (7). Make sure to set the **Type** to **Modify (2)** (not offboarding yet in this phase) as we still want to keep exiters accounts active until the second Phase is complete. Additionally, for efficiency of the workflow make sure to set it up as **Active (3)** and **Pre-approved (4)**. ![Creating phase 1 of the offboarding event](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-14_14_30.png) Add required actions for Phase 1 by clicking on the **(+) button** and Add action. ![Adding an action for an event workflow](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-15_05_03.png) Under the Choose actions section, configure a set of actions needed for Phase 1 as shown below and make sure to include the "**Broadcast flow event**" action in the order in which you want the next workflow to be launched. ![Broadcast Flow event in an event workflow](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-15_08_02.png) In the "**Broadcast flow event**" action select the previously defined **Flow event (1)** that will trigger the new workflow to run (Phase 2). When all is ready, **Send approval request (2)** ![Broadcast flow event action configuration](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-15_13_34.png) This event workflow is now sent to the [Security Officer](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/tech-tips/what-is-a-security-officer/) and must be approved for the workflow to be active (see the message below): ![Security officer approval request email](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-15_21_47.png) ## Trigger the event workflow to start when a GAT Flow event is broadcast. When you have already created the Phase 1 workflow, configure a new event workflow for Phase 2 of the chain process. Navigate to the **Event Workflow** section (1) and New Event Workflow (2): ![Event workflow results](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-15_40_09.png) Configure workflow for Phase 2: ![Creating phase 2 of the offboarding event workflow](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-15_25_04.png) Set up the actions needed for this phase under the**Choose actions** section **(1)** and **Send approval request (2)** to the Security Officer for verification. ![Actions in an offboarding event workflow](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-15_26_58.png) Now, send this event workflow to the Security Officer for approval to activate the workflow (see the message below): ![Security officer approval request email](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-15_35_00.png) ## The outcome of creating chain workflows The Security Officer creates both phases and upon approval, they function as a chain (domino effect). Once Phase 1 launches and finishes, Phase 2 commences to finalize the offboarding process. ![Event workflows requested status](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-15_37_31.png) ## Security Officer verification Phase 1 must be verified by the Security Officer. ![Event workflow security officer approval/deny screen](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-15_23_01.png) For the chain to be effective, Phase 2 must also be verified by a Security Officer. ![Event workflow security officer approval/deny screen](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-15_38_44.png) ## Results Once the Security Officer approves both workflows, they are activated and ready to be triggered. The chaining process will be initiated once the user is relocated to a specific organizational unit (Phase 1). After Phase 1 concludes, it will trigger (Phase 2) to complete the user exit and account deletion process. ![Event workflow results](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-07-21-15_42_19.png)