Asianefficiency iconAsianefficiencyAug 16, 2026

Before You Automate It, Run the Workflow by Hand

A recurring task is a good candidate for AI only after you can explain what a good result looks like. Start with a manual run, capture the judgment calls, then automate the repeatable parts with a human review at the end.

Before You Automate It, Run the Workflow by Hand

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A recurring task is a good candidate for AI only after you can explain what a good result looks like.

Start with a manual run, capture the judgment calls, then automate the repeatable parts with a human review at the end.

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A recurring task is a good candidate for AI only after you can explain what a good result looks like. Start with a manual run, capture the judgment calls, then automate the repeatable parts with a human review at the end.

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