7. Data Flow & Automations
Description
Section titled “Description”Defines how data moves across the system and how business processes are automated.
Automation Layers
Section titled “Automation Layers”- Airtable Automations
- Integration platforms
- Event-driven workflows
Risks / Anti-patterns
Section titled “Risks / Anti-patterns”- Automation loops.
- Cascading failures.
- Hidden dependencies.
Recommended Deliverables
Section titled “Recommended Deliverables”- Data Flow Diagram
- Automation Inventory
- Workflow Architecture Map
- Event Trigger Registry
- Automation Dependency Graph
Validation Checklist
Section titled “Validation Checklist”- Every automation has a clear owner.
- Triggers and outputs are documented.
- Critical dependencies are mapped.