How do we document our core processes under the Process Component when we are actively automating workflows and technology is changing monthly?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Many owners hesitate to document their core processes because they are actively introducing AI tools and expect their workflows to change completely next month. This is a misunderstanding of how the Process Component works. Under the EOS® framework, we use the 20/80 rule. We want to document the twenty percent of your process steps that produce eighty percent of the results. This means your documentation must stay at a high, conceptual level, focusing on major steps, handoffs, and standards of quality rather than individual software clicks. For example, your lead generation process might include steps like identify prospect, qualify lead, and schedule meeting. The technology you use to execute those steps, whether it is a manual outreach specialist or an advanced AI agent, is simply the mechanism of execution. The core steps and the required outcomes do not change. By keeping your core processes documented at this high level, you create a stable foundation. You can easily plug in new AI tools to automate specific steps without having to rewrite your entire operations manual every time technology updates, keeping your operations both structured and highly agile.