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01 / DELEGATION

What should leave your list first?

Use this check to identify work that can be completed, prepared or managed by someone else.

It repeats regularlyThe task follows a similar pattern each week, month or project.It interrupts higher-value workThe task repeatedly pulls an owner or specialist away from their core role.A good example already existsThere is a previous document, email or completed output to follow.The outcome can be describedAnother person can understand what “complete” looks like.Approval points are clearDecisions that must remain with the owner are easy to identify.Access can be limited safelyThe work can be done with only the systems and information required.

02 / PROJECT SETUP

Start with a cleaner project foundation.

A short setup check prevents missing decisions, scattered information and avoidable follow-up.

Outcome and scope are written downThe team knows what is included, excluded and expected at completion.Owners and approvals are assignedEvery key decision has a named person responsible.Dates and dependencies are visibleMilestones reflect the information, access and decisions they rely on.Files have one agreed homeFolders, naming and version rules are established before documents multiply.Actions and risks are trackedOpen items have an owner, due date and review rhythm.Close-out requirements are knownHandover records are planned from the start, not assembled at the end.

03 / AUTOMATION

Is this process ready for automation?

Automation works best when the current process is understood, repeatable and safe to review.

The trigger is clearIt is obvious when the process should begin and what information starts it.The steps are repeatableMost cases follow a known path with identifiable exceptions.The source information is reliableInputs are consistent enough to avoid spreading errors.The output is easy to checkA person can quickly confirm whether the result is correct.Sensitive decisions stay humanPayments, contracts, commitments and advice have approval controls.Failure will be visibleSomeone is notified when the process stops or produces an exception.

Ready to turn a checklist into action?

Use the guided brief to describe the first outcome, timing and systems involved.

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