Routine work is repetitive, standardized, and designed to efficiently achieve consistent and predictable outputs. ^edcf73 Knowledge work is intellectually engaging and focused on solving problems or generating ideas. ^e1690b Routine and knowledge work exist on a spectrum defined by the complexity of decision-making involved. ^c1462e ![[Quotes#^5940bf]] Routine work involves little to no decision-making because it stems from thorough knowledge work and [[The output of knowledge work is decisions]]. In other words, routine work is the implementation of decisions made during knowledge work. ^e6e3ba