Many organizations are trying to implement Test Automation as an approach to increase throughput and efficiency.  This is a “great idea” but with every “great idea” there has to be a strategic plan.   This strategy must include a scope, objectives, implementation plan, critical success factors and risk factors which are aligned to the organizations mission and goals.

These are the key areas that you as an organization need to focus on for implementing an automation framework

o Detailed Approach / Plan for developing and implementing an automation frame
o Required Processes and Artifacts for Automation
o Metrics to measure “ROI”