Strong first process
- Repeated every week
- Clear trigger and output
- Mostly copy, move, notify, or update
- Exceptions are identifiable
- Failure can be detected
Estimate recoverable hours, annual value, implementation sequence, and the right first pilot without committing to a platform first.
Good first automations follow clear rules, happen often, use consistent inputs, and create an output that can be checked. Avoid automating judgment-heavy or constantly changing work first.