Which workflow should you automate first?

Compare practical candidates using impact, repetition, feasibility, and digital readiness.

The Automation Priority Score is for teams with several possible projects and limited time or budget. It helps create a first shortlist by comparing recurring workflows against practical business and automation factors.

What it compares

The tool uses workflow patterns and predefined business profiles to surface differences in business impact, repetition, digital readiness, and likely feasibility. It is designed to make a prioritization conversation clearer, not to replace operational judgment.

What the ranking means

A higher-ranked workflow is a stronger candidate for the next investigation based on the information entered. It should still be checked for data access, exceptions, security, ownership, adoption, and the cost of doing nothing.

When not to automate

Do not prioritize a workflow only because it is easy. A low-impact process may be a poor first project, while a high-impact process may need process redesign or a smaller pilot before automation.

Frequently asked questions

Should we always choose the highest score?

Usually start there, but confirm strategic importance, risk, data availability, and the ability to measure an outcome.

How many workflows should we compare?

Two to five is enough for a useful first prioritization exercise.