Decision aid · Systems & Productivity

Repetitive-work audit

A practical audit to find the recurring work that is genuinely worth redesigning or automating.

Systems & ProductivityConstraint lens: Buy Back Time1 min readUpdated 30 Aug 2026

List recurring tasks

Capture tasks that happen at least weekly. Include administration, chasing, scheduling, reporting and content operations.

Estimate frequency and time

For each task, record occurrences per week and typical minutes per occurrence.

Add hidden time

Include waiting, chasing, correction and context switching.

Score stability

Mark the task stable, mixed or judgement-heavy.

Choose the first candidate

Prioritise frequent, stable, measurable work with a clear owner and tolerable consequence if something goes wrong.

Evidence and official guidance.

These sources are included so you can check the underlying guidance and context yourself. HaddadStuff's interpretation and practical framework are its own.

business.gov.au

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Cyber.gov.au

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Scope

This is general strategic information for Australian business owners and operators. It is not legal, tax, financial, employment or cybersecurity advice.