When is automation a poor choice?

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When the process is unclear, high-risk, rarely repeated, or lacks reliable input data.

Automating confusion creates faster confusion. Stabilise the process first.

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When automation backfires: three red flags

Automation is a poor choice when the process is unclear, high-risk, rarely repeated, or lacks reliable input data. The exam trap is assuming automation always saves time.

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When is automation a poor choice?

When the process is unclear, high-risk, rarely repeated, or lacks reliable input data.

When automation backfires: three red flags

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