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Overview

AVA Tasks transforms complex, multi-step workflows into automated processes. Break down any project into sequential steps, add documents for context, and let AVA execute each step intelligently—remembering results from previous steps and pulling live data from connected sources.

Multi-Step Workflows

Create tasks with unlimited sequential steps

Task Library

Save and share successful workflows as templates

SuperPrompt

Enhanced AI guidance for complex tasks

Document Context

Add files from workspace to any step

Creating Your First Task

Basic Structure

Every AVA Task consists of:
1

Task Name

Descriptive name for your workflow (e.g., “Weekly Pipeline Analysis”)
2

Steps

Individual instructions executed in sequence
3

Documents (Optional)

Files added from workspace for context
4

SuperPrompt Toggle

Enable enhanced AI guidance for better results

Example: Sales Report Generation

Task Name: Weekly Sales Report

Step 1: Gather Data
Instructions: @Salesforce get all opportunities that closed this week.
             Include company name, deal value, close date, and owner.

Step 2: Analyze Trends
Instructions: Compare this week's closed deals to last week. Identify:
             - Total value comparison
             - Win rate changes
             - Top performers

Step 3: Create Summary
Instructions: Generate an executive summary with key insights and
             recommendations for next week.

Step 4: Export
Instructions: Create a PowerPoint presentation with:
             - Slide 1: Executive summary
             - Slide 2: Closed deals table
             - Slide 3: Trend analysis
             - Slide 4: Recommendations

Documents: [Last week's report for comparison]
SuperPrompt: ON

Task Capabilities

Sequential Execution

Each step has access to all previous step results:Step 1 Output: List of 10 contracts Step 2: “Analyze the contracts from Step 1 for payment terms” AVA remembers the contracts and analyzes themBenefit: Build complex workflows without manual copying
Use @ mentions in any step to pull fresh data:Step 1: @Salesforce get Q4 opportunities Step 2: @Jira find issues blocking deals from Step 1 Step 3: @GitHub check if fixes are deployedBenefit: Always work with current information
Visual indicators show:
  • ✅ Completed steps (green checkmark)
  • ⏳ Current step (spinner animation)
  • ⏸️ Pending steps (gray)
  • ❌ Failed steps (red X with error message)
Benefit: Monitor long-running tasks
Each completed step shows:
  • Full AI response
  • Execution time
  • Any data pulled from connected sources
  • Option to re-run individual steps
Benefit: Debug and refine workflows easily

Document Integration

Add files from workspace to provide context:
  • From OneDrive/SharePoint
  • From Local Computer
  • From Meetings
  1. Click “Add Documents” button
  2. Select “Microsoft Files” tab in workspace
  3. Search for your file
  4. Click to add to task
Use Cases:
  • Add templates for consistent output
  • Include reference materials
  • Provide examples for AI to follow
  • Add data files for analysis

SuperPrompt Feature

Toggle SuperPrompt ON for enhanced AI guidance: What It Does:
  • Provides more detailed reasoning
  • Better handles ambiguous instructions
  • Improves complex analysis
  • More thorough responses
When to Use:
  • Complex analysis tasks
  • Ambiguous requirements
  • Creative content generation
  • Research and synthesis
When to Skip:
  • Simple data retrieval
  • Straightforward formatting
  • Quick queries (faster without)
Example Difference: Without SuperPrompt:
Step: Analyze the contract
Output: [Lists key terms]
With SuperPrompt:
Step: Analyze the contract
Output: [Comprehensive analysis with]:
- Key terms with explanations
- Potential risks identified
- Comparison to standard terms
- Recommendations
- Referenced sections

Prompt Library

Save and reuse custom prompts to accelerate your team’s workflow.
AVA Prompt Library showing template cards for Case Deflection, Meeting Summarization, and Resume Analysis

What is the Prompt Library?

The Prompt Library is a centralized repository of:
  • Pre-built prompts for common business tasks
  • Team-shared templates created by your organization
  • Personal prompts you’ve saved for reuse
  • Connected Data integrations for context-aware responses

Creating Custom Prompts

To create your own reusable prompt:
1

Click 'Create New Prompt'

Open the Prompt Library from the navigation
2

Add a Descriptive Name

Explain the prompt’s purpose clearly
3

Write Your Prompt

Include specific instructions and placeholders if needed
4

Tag with Categories

Add tags for easy discovery (department, function, data source)
5

Choose Sharing Settings

Select: Personal, Team, or Organization-wide
6

Test and Refine

Run the prompt to verify it works as expected
7

Save to Library

Make it available for future use

Using Connected Data in Prompts

Prompts can integrate with your Connected Data sources:
Find @[Salesforce] Cases marked "High Priority"
from the last week and summarize the key issues
This allows AVA to access real-time data from your connected systems while executing the prompt.

Sharing & Collaboration

  • Personal Prompts
  • Team Prompts
  • Organization Prompts
Private to you, perfect for individual workflows and experimentation.

Task Library

Saving Task Templates

After creating a successful task:
AVA Tasks interface showing task name, sequential steps, document selection, and SuperPrompt toggle
1

Complete Task

Run the task and verify results
2

Click 'Save as Template'

Located at top of completed task
3

Name Your Template

Descriptive name: “Contract Review Workflow”
4

Add Description

Explain what the template does and when to use it
5

Set Sharing

Choose: Personal, Team, or Organization

Using Task Templates

  1. Click “New Task” button
  2. Select “From Template” tab
  3. Browse or search templates
  4. Click template to load
  5. Customize if needed
  6. Run task

Template Management

Version Control

Templates maintain version history; revert to previous versions

Usage Analytics

See how often templates are used across organization

Share & Collaborate

Share with Microsoft 365 groups or entire organization

Template Categories

Organize by department, use case, or project

Common Task Patterns

Research & Analysis Pattern

Perfect for: Market research, competitive analysis, literature reviews
Task: Competitive Analysis

Step 1: Gather Information
- @Web search for competitor X product information
- @Files access our competitive analysis folder

Step 2: Compare Features
- Create comparison table: Our product vs Competitor
- Highlight differentiators

Step 3: Pricing Analysis
- @Salesforce get our pricing for similar deals
- Compare to competitor's public pricing

Step 4: Generate Report
- Create executive summary
- SWOT analysis
- Recommendations
- Export to PowerPoint

Document Processing Pattern

Perfect for: Contract review, resume screening, invoice processing
Task: Contract Review

Step 1: Extract Key Terms
- Payment terms and schedule
- Termination clauses
- Liability limitations
- Renewal provisions

Step 2: Risk Assessment
- Identify unfavorable terms
- Compare to standard contract
- Flag items requiring legal review

Step 3: Create Summary
- One-page executive summary
- Risk rating (Low/Medium/High)
- Recommended actions

Documents: [Standard contract template, Company contract guidelines]
SuperPrompt: ON

Content Creation Pattern

Perfect for: Blog posts, presentations, reports, proposals
Task: Blog Post Creation

Step 1: Research
- @Files access brand guidelines and past posts
- @Web research topic trends
- Identify target keywords

Step 2: Outline
- Create detailed outline
- Define key messages
- Plan structure (intro, 3 sections, conclusion)

Step 3: Draft Content
- Write complete draft following outline
- Include SEO keywords naturally
- Match brand voice

Step 4: Optimize
- Add compelling headlines
- Create meta description
- Suggest images
- Export to Word

Data Analysis Pattern

Perfect for: Sales reports, performance analysis, trend identification
Task: Monthly Sales Analysis

Step 1: Gather Data
- @Salesforce get all closed opportunities this month
- Include: deal value, sales cycle, owner, product

Step 2: Calculate Metrics
- Total revenue
- Average deal size
- Win rate by product
- Average sales cycle

Step 3: Trend Analysis
- Compare to last month
- Identify top performers
- Flag concerning trends

Step 4: Visualize
- Create charts and graphs
- Executive dashboard
- Export to Excel

Documents: [Last month's report]

Real-World Examples

Sales Team: Proposal Generation

Task Name: Custom Proposal for [Customer Name]

Step 1: Research Customer
@Salesforce get account history and open opportunities
@Mail find all email correspondence
@Calendar review past meeting notes

Step 2: Identify Requirements
Analyze conversations for:
- Pain points mentioned
- Budget indicators
- Timeline requirements
- Decision criteria

Step 3: Draft Proposal
Use template: [Standard Proposal Template.docx]
Customize sections:
- Executive summary (customer-specific)
- Proposed solution addressing pain points
- Pricing based on requirements
- Timeline matching their needs

Step 4: Create Presentation
Generate PowerPoint for proposal presentation:
- Title slide
- Problem statement (their pain points)
- Our solution
- Pricing options
- Next steps

Documents: [Standard Proposal Template, Past Winning Proposals]
SuperPrompt: ON

Time Saved: 4 hours → 30 minutes
Task Name: Vendor Contract Review

Step 1: Extract Standard Clauses
- Payment terms
- Liability and indemnification
- Termination provisions
- Confidentiality requirements
- Dispute resolution

Step 2: Compare to Standards
Use: [Company Standard Vendor Contract]
Identify deviations:
- More favorable terms
- Less favorable terms
- Missing provisions

Step 3: Risk Assessment
Classify each deviation:
- Acceptable
- Requires negotiation
- Unacceptable (deal breaker)

Step 4: Generate Red-Line
Create marked-up version with:
- Suggested changes in track changes
- Comments explaining concerns
- Alternative language

Documents: [Vendor Contract.pdf, Company Standards.docx]
SuperPrompt: ON

Time Saved: 2 hours → 15 minutes

HR Team: Job Description Creation

Task Name: Create Job Description for [Role]

Step 1: Research Role
@Files access similar job descriptions
@Web search for market salary data
Analyze requirements for this role

Step 2: Draft Core Sections
- Role summary and purpose
- Key responsibilities (8-10)
- Required qualifications
- Preferred qualifications
- Skills and competencies

Step 3: Add Company Info
Include:
- Company overview
- Department structure
- Growth opportunities
- Benefits summary

Step 4: Optimize for Recruiting
- Add engaging language
- Include DEI statement
- SEO-friendly title
- Clear application process

Documents: [Company JD Template, Benefits Guide]

Time Saved: 3 hours → 20 minutes

Development Team: Sprint Planning

Task Name: Sprint Planning Document

Step 1: Review Backlog
@Jira get all issues in backlog
Prioritize by: customer impact, effort, dependencies

Step 2: Assess Capacity
Team velocity: [from previous sprints]
Available hours: [team size × sprint length]
Planned time off: @Calendar check team calendars

Step 3: Select Issues
Choose issues fitting capacity
Balance: features, bugs, tech debt
Check dependencies: @GitHub

Step 4: Create Sprint Plan
Generate document with:
- Sprint goal
- Selected issues with estimates
- Assignment recommendations
- Risk factors
- Success criteria

Export to PowerPoint for kickoff meeting

Time Saved: 2 hours → 15 minutes

Advanced Features

Error Handling

If a step fails:
1

AVA Notifies You

Error message displayed with details
2

Review Error

Click step to see what went wrong
3

Fix & Re-run

Edit step instructions and click “Re-run Step”
4

Continue

Once fixed, task continues from that step
Common errors:
  • Invalid @ mention (data source not available)
  • Insufficient permissions
  • Timeout on long operations
  • Network connectivity issues

Task Iteration

Improve tasks over time:
  1. Run task first time: Note what works and what doesn’t
  2. Refine steps: Edit instructions for better results
  3. Adjust SuperPrompt: Toggle on/off to find optimal setting
  4. Update documents: Add better templates or examples
  5. Save as template: Once perfected, save for reuse

Collaborative Tasks

Work with team members:
  • Create task with clear steps
  • Share via Microsoft 365 group
  • Team members run same workflow
  • Compare results and refine
  • Update template with improvements

Performance Tips

Instead of: “Analyze everything and create report” Better:
  • Step 1: Gather data
  • Step 2: Calculate metrics
  • Step 3: Identify trends
  • Step 4: Create visualizations
  • Step 5: Write summary
  • Step 6: Export report
Instead of: “Analyze the data” Better: “Calculate mean, median, and standard deviation for sales data. Identify outliers. Create a distribution chart.”
“Using the data from Step 2, calculate…” “Take the list generated in Step 1 and…” “Based on the analysis in Step 3, recommend…”
Upload examples of desired output format. AVA will match the style and structure.
Before processing 1000 contracts, test workflow with 2-3. Refine process, then scale up.

Common Questions

  • General
  • Documents
  • Performance
Q: How many steps can a task have? A: No hard limit, but 5-15 steps is typical. Very long tasks may hit timeout limits.Q: Can I pause a task and resume later? A: Not currently. Tasks must complete once started. Save progress by exporting results.Q: Can tasks run on a schedule? A: Not yet, but this feature is planned.Q: Can one task trigger another? A: Not directly. You can save results and manually start next task with that context.

Next Steps