Whenever a new wave of technology splashes onto the scene, managers face the same questions: Where do we start applying it first? Do we go after the “low-hanging fruit” that will produce quick wins and build the case for more ambitious projects? Or should we strategically focus, with no delay, on the applications that will give us a decisive edge over competitors?
How to Pick the Right Automation Project
Invest in the ones that will build your organization’s capabilities.
February 10, 2022
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Summary.
Intelligent automation is the fastest growing area of enterprise tech investment. The potential to boost performance in the typical company with these tools is both broad and deep. But as companies look for places to apply these tools, they often fall into two common traps: chasing quick, easy wins that won’t have much impact, or big, ambitious projects that will offer major strategic advantages. What they should focus on, however, is a third option: projects that build their capacity.