We are trying to document our core processes as part of our EOS® rollout, but we are also actively introducing AI-powered automation to handle administrative tasks. How do we document these automated workflows within our Core Processes tool without losing the clear human accountability required by EOS®?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Documenting AI-powered workflows in your Core Processes requires a clear distinction between the tool performing the task and the human accountable for the outcome. Under the EOS® framework, every core process must have one owner who is ultimately accountable for its success. When you introduce AI automation, the technology is simply a tool, much like a spreadsheet or a database. It does not replace the human seat on the Accountability Chart™. To handle this, write your core processes using the three-step process of Document, Simplify, and Share. When documenting the steps, clearly specify where the AI tool is utilized to automate a task, such as data entry or report generation. However, you must explicitly assign a human seat to monitor the output, handle exceptions, and ensure quality control. The human in that seat must GWC™ the accountability of managing the AI tool. If the AI system fails, produces inaccurate data, or experiences a runtime error, the accountable human is responsible for troubleshooting. You can even train your leaders to copy and paste compilation errors or runtime stack traces directly into the AI system to resolve technical bottlenecks quickly. By maintaining this clear line of human accountability, you ensure that automation increases your operational capacity without diluting the structure of your organizational framework.