PlaybookFebruary 2025 · 20 min read
From RPA to Agentic AI: The Migration Playbook
A step-by-step migration guide for operations and IT leaders moving beyond rule-based RPA automation to cognitive, self-improving agentic AI — without disrupting live workflows.
Key Insights
- Why RPA fails at 20%+ exception rates — and how agents handle them
- The three migration paths (replace, augment, co-deploy) and when to use each
- A phased 6-month migration timeline with risk checkpoints
- Cost model: RPA maintenance vs. agentic ownership
What's inside
01
Why RPA hits a ceiling
The structural reasons rule-based automation breaks at scale and complexity.
02
What agentic AI adds
Decision-making, exception handling, and continuous improvement at the workflow level.
03
Migration strategies
Replace, augment, or co-deploy — choosing the right path for each workflow.
04
6-month playbook
Phase-by-phase migration with milestones, owners, and risk gates.
05
Change management
Stakeholder alignment, team upskilling, and governance during transition.
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RPA to Agentic AI Playbook
February 2025 · 20 min read