Identify which founder-dependent work should become a system, so you systematize the things that will actually free you, and keep systematizing as new dependence appears.
List the recurring work that depends on you because it is undocumented, then pick the ones worth systematizing: high-frequency, high-dependence, and stable enough to standardize. Answers stay in your browser.
| Founder-dependent work | Frequency | Dependence on you | Systematize? (worth it?) |
|---|---|---|---|
Prioritize the high-frequency, high-dependence, stable work, that is where a system pays back fastest. Volatile or one-off judgment work is usually a delegation question, not a systematizing one. Revisit this as the business grows: new founder-dependence forms naturally, and a steady systematizing habit keeps the bottleneck from re-forming.
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