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Automation Candidate Scoring

Business analysisDigital and data

Reference model

Automation Candidate ScoringA two-by-two grid. The horizontal axis is Feasibility, from Low to High. The vertical axis is Impact, from Low to High. The four quadrants are top left: Quick Wins; top right: Strategic Investments; bottom left: Low Hanging Fruits; bottom right: Avoid.Quick WinsHigh impact and high feasibility.Automate these first.Do firstStrategic InvestmentsHigh impact but low feasibility. Plancarefully before committing.PlanLow Hanging FruitsLow impact but high feasibility.Consider if resources allow.If spare timeAvoidLow impact and low feasibility. Do notpursue.AvoidLowHighFEASIBILITYLowHighIMPACT

Prioritize automation opportunities based on their scores.

About this model

A scoring method that assesses automation candidates based on defined criteria such as impact, feasibility, and alignment with strategic goals.

Originator not stated.

How to read it

  • Focus on candidates with high scores for both impact and feasibility.
  • Consider low-scoring candidates as potential future opportunities.

What this does

Evaluates potential automation opportunities based on their impact and feasibility, helping prioritize which processes to automate first.

When to use it

Use it when you have a list of processes that could be automated and need to determine which ones will provide the most value.

Not when: Do not use it when the processes are not clearly defined or when there is insufficient data to assess their impact and feasibility.

What happens next

Create a detailed implementation plan for the top candidates.

Golden thread

Builds on ←

  • Process Inventory
  • Automation Strategy

Feeds into →

  • Implementation Plan

Use this tool, free

Sign in to open the worksheet. Your work saves as you type, the AI can draft the parts you have not filled in, and you finish with an analysis and a 30/60/90-day action plan.

Drafted with AI and reviewed by Eccellere on 04/11/2026. Guidance, not advice: apply your own judgement.