
# Governance Workflows - Elements

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  Defines what initiates a workflow (e.g., an event or a scheduled action)
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  Represent the building blocks of a workflow. You can configure each node to specify conditions, actions or tasks.
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Learn about key workflow elements that structure automated governance logic, including nodes, triggers, decisions, and outputs.