Update item name to match linked item - Mirror Columns

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I have a staff directory board but I’m creating an HR Calendar board that is linked to the directory. My intentions are to add things like deadlines to register for benefits (90 days post hire), contract renewal reminders etc, and it’s currently set up with an automation in the former board to “create item in HR Calendar + link item” where it autopopulates the columns with all of the info the staff member input into the directory.

But for the life of me I can’t figure out how to update the item name to match the one in the connected board?

Example:

  1. Jane Doe creates item in Staff Directory labelled “Jane Doe”, inputs hire date, department, etc. :white_check_mark:
  2. Automation triggers: When an item is created, then create an item in HR Calendar and connect HR Calendar with Linked Item. :white_check_mark:
  3. Item name on automated item in HR Calendar still says “New Item” instead of “Jane Doe”

Sorry if that was confusing. First time posting in here. Any advice is appreciated!

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You can do this easily with new workflow builder, you can extract the name from original item and assign to the newly created item

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Hello - I’m trying to do this as well. The new workflow builder is for Enterprise plans. Is there advice on how to do this without that tool?

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