Most YouTube videos teach you HOW to automate. This course teaches you WHAT to automate.

The difference? Knowing how to use tools like n8n or Zapier is useless if you’re automating the wrong things. You’ll waste time building complex workflows that break, create more work than they save, or solve problems that don’t matter.

In this 2-hour intensive workshop, you will learn how to evaluate and prioritize business workflows for AI-assisted automation

• The 4-factor decision framework for identifying high-ROI business workflow automation opportunities (the same framework that’s saved companies $2M+ in operational costs)
• How to calculate true time savings and ROI – not just task time, but the hidden costs of context-switching, errors, and manual oversight
• AI fundamentals for automation – the 3 core principles that separate effective AI-assisted workflows from frustrating failures
• Pattern recognition – the 5-7 common workflow types that are perfect automation candidates (and which ones to avoid)
• Live demonstration – watch a complete email automation get built from scratch, with every decision explained through the lens of simplicity and risk reduction

THE PROMISE:

By the end of this workshop, you will have identified 3 specific automation opportunities in YOUR actual work, calculated the time savings for each, and ranked them by implementation complexity and ROI. You’ll walk away with the decision framework, templates, and confidence to start automating the right things.

This is not a technical deep-dive. This is strategic thinking + practical application.

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF:

• You’re a working professional who spends hours each week on repetitive tasks
• You handle processes that involve data entry, email management, document processing, or multi-step approvals
• You’ve watched YouTube tutorials but don’t know which automations would actually help YOUR work
• You’re comfortable with basic technology (spreadsheets, email, web apps)
• You want structured, expert guidance instead of trial-and-error learning
• You have the authority or influence to implement improvements in your work

THIS COURSE IS not FOR YOU IF:

• People without repetitive workflows (if you don’t do similar tasks multiple times per week, ROI won’t justify the effort)
• Solo freelancers or individuals with very low email/task volume (if you process <10 emails/week, automation is overkill)
• Those uncomfortable with basic technology or spreadsheets (you should be able to navigate Google Sheets, create accounts, and follow multi-step processes)
• People who “don’t like technology” or resist learning new tools
• Those looking for a purely technical/coding course (this is strategic thinking first, technical execution second)
• Anyone expecting automation to replace all manual work (we focus on AI-assisted automation where humans validate, not fully autonomous systems)

TANGIBLE OUTCOMES:

By the end of this workshop, you will have:

• THREE AUTOMATION OPPORTUNITIES identified in your actual work, with: Current time spent (weekly/monthly), Estimated time saved with automation, ROI calculation (payback period), Complexity/risk score
• THE DECISION FRAMEWORK you can apply to any future workflow to assess automation potential
• READY-TO-USE TEMPLATES including: Workflow assessment scorecard, ROI calculator, Email automation blueprint, Common automation patterns library
• CLARITY on which automation tools make sense for your specific use cases

CAREER IMPACT:

• Save 4+ hours per week on manual tasks
• Redirect time to higher-value strategic work
• Position yourself as an efficiency innovator in your organization
• Build confidence to propose automation improvements to leadership
• Develop a skill set that is increasingly valuable across all industries

POST-WORKSHOP DELIVERABLES:

Students receive access to:

• Complete decision framework worksheet (fillable PDF)
• ROI calculator spreadsheet
• Email automation template (n8n workflow export)
• Library of 10+ common automation patterns with use cases
• Recommended next steps guide
• Access to private community channel for ongoing questions (optional)

PREREQUISITE PREPARATION:

Before the workshop, consider:

• What repetitive tasks do you do 5+ times per week?
• Which workflows frustrate you most?
• Where do you spend the most “mindless” time?

Come prepared with 2-3 workflows in mind so you can apply the framework in real-time.

TOOLS MENTIONED IN COURSE:

• n8n (primary automation platform – free tier available)
• Make and Zapier (alternatives – concepts are transferable)
• OpenAI/ChatGPT (AI layer for workflows)
• Google Sheets (data management)

NEXT STEPS AFTER THIS COURSE:

For students who want to go deeper:

• Advanced Automation Bootcamp (future offering)