01
Cost: Time
Discover
Identifying manual processes ready for automation.
VAL: Strategy + Visibility
Companion Guide
Tools
- Automation Diagnostic
- Process Owner Interviews
- Business Process Map
- Value Matrix
Key
Activities
- Gain subjective process data from interviews
- Map processes in a high-level flow diagram
- Inventory technology & processes
- Identify Source of Truth Data Sources
- Determine highest value, lowest effort starting point
PRO TIP: DON'T SKIP THIS. New software doesn't fix broken processes.
02
Cost: $
Experiment
Proof of Concept. Validate in days, not months.
ROI: $10k - $50k
Companion Guide
Tools
- Suitability Assessment
- Beta Tester Interviews
Key
Activities
- Select a Use Case & Tech Stack
- Build a "Proof of Concept" (MVP)
- Invite team feedback (iterate 2-3 versions)
- Reflect on efficacy (Pivot if needed)
PRO TIP: Use AI for prototyping. Timebox to 2-3 weeks. DON'T OVER BUILD.
03
Cost: $$
Adoption
Deploy to production & establish future roadmap.
ROI: $50k - $500k
Companion Guide
Tools
- Change Logs
- Basic Documentation
- Business Process Map
Key
Activities
- Move POC to fully deployed state
- Train End Users & Change Management
- Instate App Lifecycle Controls (Updates, QC)
- Begin Roadmapping next apps
PRO TIP: First month is for stability (bug fixes). Measure impact monthly.
Avoid Source of Truth integrations until validated.
04
Cost: $$$
Scaling
Generating new applications and scaling to wider audiences
ROI: $500k - $1M+
Companion Guide
Tools
- Red Zone App Dev Methodology
- Performance & Security Audit
Key
Activities
- Improve operational databases
- Rearchitect for performance bottlenecks
- Build out development team
- Deploy solutions to max audience
- Address Security vulnerabilities
PRO TIP: Solve the developer bottleneck. Get ahead of Tech Debt. Address single
points of failure.
05
Cost: $$
Culture
Safely empower more teams to build their own automations.
ROI: Multiplied
Companion Guide
Tools
- Champions Program
- Hackathons
- Governance Audit
Key
Activities
- Standardize "Innovation Stack"
- Configure Governance & Compliance controls
- Activate willing creators
- Create pathways for fusion team resources
- Create a community of practice
PRO TIP: Start small (2-10 Champions). CELEBRATE PROGRESS. Setup semi-annual
activation exercises.
How Can QREW Help?
1
Talk to an Advisor
Is this right for us? We'll help you evaluate if your organization is ready for automation.
2
Deep Dive Discovery
What is ready to automate? We map your workflows to find the highest impact starting point.
3
Proof of Concept
We help you quickly prove the tools & team capability before you commit to scale.
