The method
Use this prompt in ChatGPT to help businesses prioritize automation tasks. Input the business area (e.g., marketing, customer service) and a description of current workflows. Use output to decide which tasks should be automated first.
The prompts
Prompt 1
Act as a strategic automation consultant. I need your help to prioritize automation tasks for my business, specifically within the [Business Area: e.g., Customer Service] department. Currently, we handle [briefly describe the current manual workflow and pain points]. Based on this information, analyze and rank potential automation initiatives based on their potential impact (e.g., cost savings, efficiency gains, improved customer experience) and feasibility (e.g., ease of implementation, required resources, potential risks). Present your findings in a table format with the following columns: Automation Task, Impact Score (1-10), Feasibility Score (1-10), Overall Priority (High, Medium, Low), Justification.
Prompt 2
You are an AI-powered automation planning assistant. My company wants to automate several processes. I'll give you a description of various tasks; you will assess their complexity, potential return on investment, and required resources. I need you to consider factors like data availability, integration requirements, and potential impact on existing workflows. Then, provide a ranked list of tasks best suited for immediate automation implementation. Provide specific recommendations, including the types of automation technologies to explore (e.g., RPA, AI-powered chatbots) and potential vendors. The department is [Department name, e.g. Finance] and the problem we are facing is [Explain the problem in detail]. Make the solution and explanation very detailed and clear.