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October 27, 2025HEATH GASCOIGNE
The 4+1 Process to AI Why Elimination Comes Before Automation

The 4+1 Process to AI Why Elimination Comes Before Automation

🤖The 4+1 Process to AI: Why Elimination Comes Before Automation

ChatGPT-5 has arrived, and with it comes the familiar refrain echoing through boardrooms worldwide: “We need AI. Now.”

But here’s the problem: rushing to AI is exactly why 70% of digital transformation projects fail.

The allure of artificial intelligence is undeniable. Promises of automation, efficiency gains, and competitive advantage make it irresistible. But as someone who has guided dozens of organizations through business transformation, I’ve watched companies invest millions in AI solutions only to discover they’ve automated dysfunction, standardized chaos, and optimized the wrong processes entirely.

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In this blog, we’ll cover:

What You’ll Learn in This Article:

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Thank you for reading, and here’s to your transformation success!

Sincerely,

 
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Heath Gascoigne

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Heath Gascoigne
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Heath Gascoigne

Hi, I'm Heath, the founder of HOBA TECH and host of The Business Transformation Podcast. I help Business Transformation Consultants, Business Designers and Business Architects transform their and their clients' business and join the 30% club that succeed. Join me on this journey.

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