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Introduction The Revolution Will Be Automated Chapter 1 | Automation Fundamentals Identify Your Busywork, Define Your Meaningful Work Trash Your To-Do Lists Chapter 2 | Divide and Conquer DIVIDE: Learning the Power of Workflows Master Your Workflows, Master Your Work Workflow Candidates Workflow Models Workflow Elements Sorting Out the Steps CONQUER: Spotting and Plotting Workflows Developing an Automation-First Mindset Corralling Your Workflow Candidates Plotting Your Workflows Chapter 3 | Design and Implement DESIGN: The Power of Maps Visualize Your Workflows Workflow Design in Action Two Design Tips Breaking Down Complicated Workflows Common Business Workflows Choosing Workflow Software Elements of a Good Workflow IMPLEMENT: From Design to Deployment Take It Step by Step Start Where You Are Consider the Cloud Choose Recommended Products Conduct a SWOT Analysis Chapter 4 | Refine and Iterate REFINE: Measure What Matters Establish Your KPIs Prioritize Your KPIs Apply Systems Thinking Improve the Outcome, Not the Output Scale Your Expectations ITERATE: Test, Change, and Innovate Tools and Techniques of Process Improvement Continuous Improvement Iteration and Innovation A Final Note About New Solutions Chapter 5 | Design a Life Without Busywork Automate Your Memory Automate Your Peace of Mind Automate Your Communication Automate Your Creativity Automate Your Growth Automate Your Happiness Conclusion Appendix Technology Review Platforms To-do lists (Individuals and Teams) Personal Development/Self-Management Communication: Incoming Communication: Outgoing Alerts and Reminders Meetings and Events Managing People HR Concerns Money and Finances (Personal and Business) Content Development and Information Management Online Presence Sales and Marketing Order Fulfillment/Customer Service Miscellaneous Management and Automation About the Author Notes Index
