Learn what automation is, where it helps, and how to identify repeated tasks worth automating.
Automation is a repeatable system that starts from an event, follows rules, and produces an output without requiring the same manual work every time.
Good automation removes repetitive handoffs, copy-and-paste work, status updates, reminders, and formatting tasks that already follow a clear pattern.
Do not automate work that still needs careful human judgment, unclear rules, sensitive approvals, or frequent exceptions until the process is better understood.
Write down one repeated task you do every week. Identify its trigger, inputs, actions, output, and the point where a human should review it.