The Business Case for AI: Beyond the Hype
Develop realistic ROI frameworks for AI investments. Learn which business functions benefit most from AI, set appropriate time-to-value expectations, and build compelling business cases.
What We Covered
AI Value Mapping Canvas: High Value/Low Complexity applications provide best starting points
ROI calculation template: Annual Savings = (Hours Saved × Hourly Rate × 52 weeks) - AI Costs
Three-phase timeline: Pilot (3 months), Production (6-12 months), Optimization (12+ months)
Investment categories: Technology costs, training costs, opportunity costs for realistic budgeting
Business function analysis: Customer service and document processing show strong early ROI potential
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