Using the Windows Workflow Foundation, a brand new, powerful workflow framework and UI has been integrated into AutoCAD Map 3D 2010. This framework will enable users to build, save and share simple and complex workflows using a visual editor. Workflows can include logic and initiate calls to other workflows.
Essentially, a Workflow automates a set of activities. A Workflow can be created from scratch, or by changing an existing Workflow.
The following, is a list of activities that can be performed in a Workflow:
Activities can be Parallel, or Sequenced. Parallel activities are independent of other activities. As an example, when connecting to two or more data sources, parallel connections will ensure that all of the connections will execute, even if a preceding connection fails. A sequenced activity depends on a previous activity or activities.
Each Activity has a set of parameters, and the parameters will vary depending on the activity being executed. Some parameters are required, and some are optional. If the activity is to connect to a SDF data source, the file name is required and will need to be provided. It is also a good idea to give the activity a proper Display Name.
The Workflow Designer provides a simple to use GUI to create and design your Workflows.

As with most application configuration files these days, the workflows are stored in an XML based file, and could be edited manually outside of AutoCAD Map. If these files are stored on a local network, they can be made available and shared to multiple users throughout your organization.
What about adding my own activities?
Well, if you have some programming experience, and can write simple .Net compliant code, you can add activities to the Workflow Designer. For more details on this, and directions to some samples, see the AutoCAD Map help under Editing or Creating Workflows.
That's all for now, until next time, take care.
Warren M