Create the basic steps in a workflow by adding decision, notification and termination nodes. Once these nodes have been added, assign an activity status of each path. Activity statuses are user-defined statuses that are assigned to items as they progress through the stages of a workflow (for example, Needs Review, Reviewed, or Needs Approval).

1. Add notification nodes.
2. Add decision nodes.
3. Add termination nodes.
4. Add an activity status to each path in the workflow.