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LEARNING-NEW-TOOLS-FAST5 MIN READ

Adapt, Don't Copy

Adapt an old workflow to a new tool by preserving intent while changing the workflow shape where the model differs.

Omar is migrating onboarding from spreadsheet columns to a workflow app. Operations manager at laptop recreating a dense spreadsheet-like grid inside a generic workflow app, many narrow columns represented as blank blocks, tense posture, no text, words, letters, numerals, logos. A manager recreates a spreadsheet grid inside a workflow app, preserving many columns as blank blocks. Before: the old interface shape is copied into the new tool. https://oylytksvdaqzqcpcfhxp.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/omie-images/nugget-scenes/aafc3d29-65d7-4499-8eed-3602ec685356-14.png Operations manager reviewing a clean workflow board with status lanes, assignee avatars as abstract circles, and simple automation indicators, relaxed posture, no readable content, no text, words, letters, numerals, logos. A manager…

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