What an Automation Readiness Audit Actually Looks Like (Week-by-Week Breakdown)
Curious what happens inside a Nexur Automation Readiness Audit? Here's exactly what you get, week by week, through Readiness Audit.
Most people have no idea what an automation audit involves. This post walks you through it step by step, so you know exactly what to expect.
If you've been thinking about getting an automation audit but aren't sure what it actually involves, you're not alone. The phrase sounds technical. It sounds like something that might take months and cost a fortune.
It doesn't have to. Here's exactly how Nexur's Automation Readiness Audit works, broken down by week.
Week One: Discovery
The first week is about understanding your business. You and your key team members complete structured, role-specific evaluations through a secure online portal. These aren't generic tick-box forms. They're tailored to your industry and the specific role each person plays in the business.
This is done independently, so nobody is influenced by what a colleague says. Everyone gives honest, unfiltered answers. You don't need to get your team in the same room. There's no scheduling back-and-forth.
You can also upload documents during this stage. Things like process notes, existing workflows, or anything that gives our consultants a useful background.
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For Growth and Comprehensive packages, this is where the real depth happens. Our consultants run structured review sessions with you. These aren't interviews where someone just writes down what you say. They're focused conversations designed to go deeper on the areas your evaluations flagged.
Think of it as a consultant asking the questions your team has never had time to sit down and properly answer. In many cases, business owners tell us this stage alone was worth it, just having the space to articulate what's been frustrating them for years.
Starter package customers move straight into the analysis phase at this point.
Week Three: Analysis and Delivery
Once all the inputs are in, our consultants analyse everything. Stakeholder responses, uploaded documents, process notes, all of it. A senior consultant reviews the output before anything is sent to you. Nothing is automated end-to-end. A real person validates and contextualises every finding.
What you receive depends on your package, but at minimum, you get a prioritised findings report. Growth and Comprehensive customers receive a full operations report, including a 90-day action plan and, for Comprehensive, a full strategic roadmap.
What the Report Actually Tells You
The report doesn't just list problems. It tells you where automation will genuinely save you time and money, and equally important, where it won't. This matters because a lot of businesses waste money automating things that didn't need automating.
You get clear priorities, not a vague list of suggestions.
What Happens Next
Most clients use the audit findings as the brief for their next project, whether that's building an automation solution, restructuring a workflow, or starting a new digital product. The report is designed to be actionable immediately.
Ready to see what an audit would surface in your business? Nexur's Automation Readiness Audit is currently free for selected businesses as part of our pilot programme. Apply for the free audit →
