Because features, phases, and release tasks extend the Task [task] table, all task management tools are available to power their use.
Approval Rules: Automatically issue approvals to involved parties based on pre-defined conditions.
Assignment Rules: Automatically assign tasks to users or groups based on pre-defined conditions.
Workflows: Define and automate multi-step execution processes to standardize how work is performed.
In addition, scripts such as business rules and scheduled jobs can further automate the process.