A useful automation does not always need to replace a full process. Sometimes the smallest useful version is just: "Tell the right person what needs attention." Examples: - A contract is missing a renewal date - An invoice has no purchase order - A lead has not been followed up - A form submission is missing required fields - A support email looks urgent That kind of workflow is not glamorous. But it solves a real operational problem: People do not need more dashboards. They need fewer things slipping through. For a beginner, this is a good way to avoid overbuilding. Do not automate the whole department. Build a workflow that catches one recurring mistake and routes it to the right person. That can be enough for a strong first demo. My simple formula: Input: What comes in? Rule: What needs checking? Exception: What should not pass automatically? Output: Who needs to see it? What is one recurring mistake inside a business that would be worth catching automatically?