How do we write standard operating processes that are optimized for AI delegation without violating the twenty eighty rule of documenting our core processes?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

The key to combining EOS® core processes with AI-powered operations is to keep your documentation high-level while making your inputs and outputs highly structured. The twenty eighty rule states that you should document twenty percent of your steps that yield eighty percent of the results. This rule is actually perfect for AI integration.

When you document a core process, do not write a step-by-step manual for the AI. Instead, document the human accountability checkpoints and the exact prompts or data inputs the AI requires to perform the task. Define the trigger that starts the process, the specific tool or AI agent to be used, and the standard of quality for the final output.

By focusing on the major steps, you allow your team to leverage AI for the tedious work while keeping the human firmly in the loop to review the output. Your core processes should outline the workflow and who owns the seat responsible for the results. This keeps your documentation simple, easy to maintain, and ready for automation without overcomplicating your operating system or creating administrative bloat.