Practical decision guide

Automation vs. Digitisation

Understand when a process needs clearer information, automation or a deeper operating-model change.

Automation vs. DigitisationKeep motion minimal and content-first while revealing the decision framework.
QuestionEvidenceGuidance

Decision framework

A useful way to frame the choice.

Start with the decision, evidence and operating constraint. A tool choice becomes more reliable when the intended change and ownership are explicit.

01

Digitisation makes information usable

Use this step to make assumptions visible, compare options and document what still needs verification before committing to automation vs. digitisation.

02

Automation moves defined work

Use this step to make assumptions visible, compare options and document what still needs verification before committing to automation vs. digitisation.

03

Transformation changes the operating model

Use this step to make assumptions visible, compare options and document what still needs verification before committing to automation vs. digitisation.