Should I Automate This? Scorecard

A practical screen for deciding whether a process is stable and valuable enough to automate.

Best for: Owners who want to avoid automating a messy process too early.

2–4 minutesWork from your current best estimate.

Does the task repeat at least weekly?Is the desired result consistent enough to describe?Does it involve copying, re-entering, or reconciling data?Would an error or delay have a real cost?Does someone clearly own the process today?

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The process may be stable enough to improve with a small, clearly owned change.

What next?

Use the result to choose a sensible next conversation.

This tool is intentionally lightweight. If it shows a meaningful leak, review the related service page or send a short description of what is happening. You do not need to choose the technical solution first.

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