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Task Audit Then Automate

Don't automate before knowing what's worth it — log a week, analyze, then act.

50 min Intermediate

Goal

Break "automate randomly then regret" — data-driven decision.

Steps

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For a week: log every task repeated >2× + time.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You find 3-5 tasks whose automation saves 5+ hrs/week.

Evidence base

School: Lean / Time Study

Founders: Frederick Taylor · Frank Gilbreth (1911)

Taylor — Principles of Scientific Management (1911); Gilbreth — Motion Study (1911); foundation of time/motion measurement before process automation.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Task Audit Then Automate" take?

This exercise takes about 50 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "Task Audit Then Automate"?

You find 3-5 tasks whose automation saves 5+ hrs/week. In the short term: In a month, top ROI automated — reinvest time.

Is "Task Audit Then Automate" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Lean / Time Study (Frederick Taylor, Frank Gilbreth (1911)). Taylor — Principles of Scientific Management (1911); Gilbreth — Motion Study (1911); foundation of time/motion measurement before process automation.

Is "Task Audit Then Automate" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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