“Never automate a mess, clean it first.”
Finally, the sexy part. The part everyone wants to start with.
Automation is the reward you get for doing the other four steps right.
But here’s the catch: Automating chaos just makes chaos faster.
So, automation is last because it deserves a clean foundation.
What “Automate” really means
It’s about using technology to remove repetitive, low-value work so people can focus on high-value thinking.
Think:
- Workflow automation
- Bots
- Integrations between tools
- Automated notifications
- Smart dashboards
How to do it without building a Frankenstein system
- Start with the standardized process.
Only automate what’s stable and predictable. - Choose tools that integrate naturally.
Avoid shiny toys, pick tools that play nice with your ecosystem. - Test and monitor.
Automation fails silently. Make sure someone checks the robot’s homework. - Keep humans in the loop.
The goal is efficiency, not dehumanization.
Why it matters
Automation frees time, reduces errors, and lets your team focus on innovation instead of repetition.
It’s the final layer of ASOSA, the one that turns efficiency into acceleration.
Automating isn’t about replacing humans, it’s about freeing them so they can do work that actually matters.
ASOSA in one sentence
Analyze the mess, Simplify the clutter, Organize the flow, Standardize the method, Automate the boring parts.
That’s how you make work not just more efficient, but more human.
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