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30-Minute Automation Opportunity Audit
Pick a task, compute: frequency x duration x doer's wage. If result > 5,000 USD annually, automate it.
Goal
End "should we automate?" debates with a simple math that tells you what's worth it.
Steps
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Pick a manual task you or your team do (data entry, copying a report, sending a reminder).
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You find at least one task worth > 10,000 yearly — easy single-day automation.
Evidence base
School: RPA / Process Automation
Founders: Andrew Anagnost (Autodesk) · Bain & Company RPA Reports (2015)
The F x D x W formula is a simplified automation ROI standard from Bain and McKinsey reports. Rule: compute cost before automating, not after.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "30-Minute Automation Opportunity Audit" take?
This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of "30-Minute Automation Opportunity Audit"?
You find at least one task worth > 10,000 yearly — easy single-day automation. In the short term: Within two months, you free a workday a week of your team for high-value work.
Is "30-Minute Automation Opportunity Audit" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on RPA / Process Automation (Andrew Anagnost (Autodesk), Bain & Company RPA Reports (2015)). The F x D x W formula is a simplified automation ROI standard from Bain and McKinsey reports. Rule: compute cost before automating, not after.
Is "30-Minute Automation Opportunity Audit" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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