Approval Process Steps

1. Request Submission:
   • An employee submits a request using a Microsoft Form.
2. Manager Notification & Approval:
   • The manager of the requesting employee automatically receives an email with the approval request.
   • The manager can respond directly from the email or in Teams, choosing to approve or deny the request.
3. Employee Notification & Record Keeping:
   • Upon receiving the manager’s response, the requesting employee is notified of the approval or denial.
   • A copy of all correspondence is stored in a SharePoint List for tracking and auditing purposes.
   • The flow updates the Approval Status column in the SharePoint List based on the manager’s decision.

Integration with Microsoft 365 Environment

This flow seamlessly integrates with Microsoft’s ecosystem, leveraging:

• Microsoft Forms for easy request submissions.
• Outlook (Exchange Online) for automated email communication.
• SharePoint Lists for centralized record-keeping and status tracking.
• Teams for workflow automation and real-time updates.

The approval process enhances transparency and reduces manual follow-ups by automating decision logging and notifications, ensuring a more efficient and accountable approval process. For more technical questions and assistance, please connect with me on GitHub below.