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From manual process to automation in 30 days

Large automation projects often get stuck in planning. A bounded 30-day setup around a single process instead delivers something that actually runs.

Guide6 minAutomationUpdated Sep 2026

Quick overview

In 30 days you take a bounded process from mapping to live production – the key is to build narrower, one process at a time with known inputs and outputs, not to build faster.

How to get started:

  1. Week 1: map the flow, inputs, outputs and exceptions.
  2. Weeks 2–3: build the automation and connect it to your systems.
  3. Week 4: test, go live, measure and hand over.

What you contribute: a process owner, system access and test data – plus a clear scope.

The key to fast automation is scope. One process, clearly defined, with known inputs and outputs. Then it's possible to go from mapping to live production in four weeks.

What a typical sprint looks like

Week 1

Map

The flow, inputs, outputs and exceptions are documented.

Weeks 2–3

Build & connect

The automation is built and connected to your systems.

Week 4

Test & go live

Live run, measurement and handover.

Examples of flows that fit

The best candidates are processes where data needs to be moved, classified or compiled — not where human judgement is the core.

Example — lead to deal
Lead inEnrichmentClassificationCRMRight salespersonPersonalised outreachFollow-up bookedReport
Example — order to invoice
OrderERPStockCustomer emailInvoiceFollow-up

What it takes to succeed

  • A process owner who can explain how the work is done today.
  • System access to the tools involved in the flow.
  • Test data to build and verify against.
  • A clear scope — resist the temptation to solve everything at once.
What makes 30 days possible isn't building faster — it's building narrower. One process at a time, in live production, with measurable impact.
FAQFrequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions.

Can it really be done in 30 days?+
Yes, for a bounded process with known inputs and outputs. Broader projects take longer — which is why we start with one.
What happens after the 30 days?+
The automation is live, documented and measured. The next process can be tackled in a new sprint.
What do we need to contribute?+
A process owner, access to the systems in the flow, and test data.

Which process should we build away first?