The AXIOM Framework:
Your roadmap to automation

AXIOM is the only framework that promotes (hyper)automation in your company in a sustainable and strategic way.

26 methods, a detailed manual, numerous templates (draw.io for diagrams, canvases, maps + Notion for documentation and other tools), inspiring guiding questions, useful prompts, a knowledge architecture, workflows for continuous optimization, and much more.

The framework combines classic methods from business process management with innovative techniques from creativity research, automation practice, and the use of generative AI. The following methods and tools guide the phases of the framework, supplemented by application notes, instructions, and practical tips.

AXIOM was developed based on 15 years of experience in automation and leading specialist literature on business process management, hyperautomation, sales automation, innovation, Industry 4.0, creativity, digital business, and AI ethics. It combines structured analysis with creative exploration, state-of-the-art technology, and concrete economic benefits.

The methods

A01

Self-Audit

Initial self-assessment for digital maturity and potential for automation. 
A02

Stakeholder Mapping

Presentation of all relevant persons and dependencies.
A03

Stakeholder Interviews

Direct insights from practice.
A04

Shadowing

Observation of real processes in everyday working life.
A05

Maturity Scan

Assessment of digitisation and automation maturity.
A06

Value Stream Analysis

Analysis of the process from enquiry to delivery.
A07

Process Snapshot

Standardised documentation of individual processes.
A08

System Inventory / Toolmap

Overview of tools, interfaces and media breaks.
E01

Creative Sprint

Workshop on brainstorming ideas for automation.
E02

Exnovation

Analysis of what can be eliminated.
E03

Creative Flow Map

Structured method for creative solutions.
E04

Option Space Matrix

Prioritising ideas according to effort and impact.
I01

Tool Evaluation Matrix

Comparison and selection of suitable tools.
I02

Rollout Management

Structured introduction and scaling of solutions.
I03

Grid

Clear visualisation of dependencies and modules.
I04

Change Communication Canvas

Communication plan for change.
I05

AI Ready Scoring

Assessment of whether processes are AI-compatible.
I06

Versioning

Ensuring traceability and updates.
O01

Automation Discovery Sprint

Regularly encourage employees to come up with automation ideas.
O02

KPI Dashboards

Make key performance and impact indicators visible.
O03

Feedback Loops

Obtain regular user feedback.
O04

Innovation Loop

Continuous improvement of automation.
O05

Digital Twin Templates

Virtual process images for optimisation.
O06

Retrospectives

Joint reviews of effectiveness and opportunities.
O07

Trust Layer Documentation

Guarantee traceability and security.
O08

Automation Effectiveness Benchmark

Make the actual impact of automation measurable and comparable.

Knowledge architecture

The scaling and sustainable anchoring of automation solutions is a central element of the AXIOM framework. The aim is to ensure that once solutions, methods, and findings have been developed, they are not left in isolation, but are systematically documented, made accessible, and continuously passed on. This documentation, stored in AXIOM libraries (see below), is available to your company for continuous optimization.

SOLI

Solution Library

Knowledge and module collection of all automations.
PLUG

PLUG

Standardised automation modules (for reuse).
COE

Center of Enablement

For the internal empowerment of automation solutions.