Automating your processes: where to start?

Automating does not mean digitalising everything at once. It means identifying the tasks that consume time without adding value.

Step 1: list. For one week, note the actions your team repeats.

Step 2: measure. Estimate the time spent and the risk of error for each task.

Step 3: prioritise. Start with a simple, measurable and reversible automation.

Step 4: measure again. An automation that does not save time should be reviewed.

The quickest wins often involve reminders, periodic reports and data synchronisation between two tools.