Decision path / 01–07
Choose the workflow before the tool.
Follow the sequence once. Keep the job narrow, the evidence visible, and the person responsible for the decision in the room.
6 min
Define the job before choosing the tool
Turn a broad AI idea into one observable task, owner, input, output, and review point.7 min
Run a one-hour evidence check
Replace feature-list browsing with a short, documented proof using your own representative examples.8 min
Map data and model access
Trace what enters the system, who can see it, what is retained, and which boundary must be verified.7 min
Price a repeatable workflow
Estimate the full operating cost of a workflow, including review, exceptions, integration, and exit work.6 min
Audit export and exit options
Know what can be exported, in which format, and what must be rebuilt before the tool becomes essential.7 min
Plan human review and escalation
Define who checks the work, which failures stop the process, and where judgment cannot be delegated.9 min