Find your first automation.
Look for the repetitive task that is worth fixing, then start small.
Follow the repetition
For one week, note the tasks that involve copying data, chasing approvals, or moving files. Record how often each task happens, how long it takes, and who does it. Repetition is more useful evidence than frustration alone.
Estimate the opportunity
Multiply the time per task by the number of occurrences. This is the time spent today, not guaranteed savings. An automation still needs exceptions, maintenance, and sometimes a person to check the result.
Choose predictable inputs
A good first workflow has a clear trigger, consistent data, and an obvious result. Routing a form response is usually easier to reason about than interpreting a free-form email with changing attachments.
Design the failure path
Ask what happens when an API is unavailable, a field is missing, or the same request arrives twice. Decide who is alerted, how work can be retried, and how a person can take over.
Pilot before expanding
Run the workflow on a small sample. Compare its output with the existing process, inspect errors, and measure the time still needed for review. Expand only after the handoffs are dependable.
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