Score each dimension 1–5 to evaluate whether an AI initiative is worth pursuing. Total ≥ 20 = strong candidate; 15–19 = proceed with caution; < 15 = reconsider.
| Dimension | Notes / Evidence | Score |
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1. Strategic Alignment Does this initiative directly support a stated business objective or OKR? Is there executive sponsorship? |
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2. Data Quality & Availability Is the required data accessible, clean, and sufficiently voluminous? Are there data governance issues? |
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3. Talent & Infrastructure Does the team have the skills to build/deploy? Is the compute and tooling infrastructure ready or acquirable? |
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4. Compliance & Risk Are regulatory, ethical, and reputational risks manageable? Has a responsible AI review been completed? |
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5. Expected ROI Is there a credible business case with measurable outcomes? What is the projected payback period? |