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Aaron McHugh| < 1 minute read

Automation is not a shortcut to solve problems

Are you aware that Automation can be short for more problems?

Automating…..

  • What is already broken or not working well will create a bigger mess.
  • Will give you more insight into problems that you didn’t know exist.
  • Will expose your weaknesses in people, systems, and processes.

When we insist that adding or increasing automation EASILY equals success, you are kidding yourself.

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Automation is a process not a switch.

It’s more like an old HAM Radio.  You have to turn a few dials to sharpen the signal.  Don’t give up. Turn the knob instead.

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About the Author Aaron McHugh

Aaron McHugh is an executive transformation coach, enterprise agility consultant, writer, podcaster, adventurer, and author of Fire Your Boss: Discover Work You Love Without Quitting Your Job.

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