Some times, the process of automating something provides enough positive returns in and of itself. For example, you might learn how to do new things along the

Some times, the process of automating something provides enough positive returns in and of itself. For example, you might learn how to do new things along the way. Or you might be able to give the task to some one new so they can learn. Or maybe in the process of automating, you discover new things about the process itself and can improve it. I agree that one should be careful to consider work priorities and return on investment, but there are often hidden returns to something like this that leaders don't understand and take into full account.