Definition
Automation priority prevents teams from choosing projects only because they are visible or technically interesting. It weighs volume, time, business impact, process stability, data access, and change effort.
Why it matters
A smaller high-frequency bottleneck often creates more value than a dramatic but rare automation opportunity.
Business example
A team compares quote follow-up, invoice entry, and weekly reporting, then starts with the workflow that has the quickest measurable return.
When to use it
Use it before committing budget, especially when several teams have competing automation requests.
When not to use it
Do not treat a scoring model as a substitute for speaking with the people who do the work.
How Automathing approaches it
We score opportunity alongside process evidence and can use our free calculator to create a practical starting shortlist.