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What is Little law work in progress?
Identify the slowest step in each workflow — that step determines your throughput.
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What is workflow automation personal productivity?
Look for steps that can be handled by tools or systems rather than manual effort.
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What is workflow inputs and outputs?
Define clearly what goes into each workflow and what comes out. Without precise input-output specification, you cannot chain workflows, automate steps, or diagnose failures.
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