Q1.
We have a specific, documented business problem we are trying to solve with this AI project.
Q2.
I can clearly explain the ROI of this project to a non-technical stakeholder in two sentences.
Q3.
This project solves a high-priority business need (revenue growth or cost reduction) rather than a "nice-to-have."
Q4.
We have defined exactly what "success" looks like in measurable numbers.
Q5.
There is an Executive Sponsor who has the authority to clear roadblocks and approve budget.
Q6.
The team members expected to use the AI understand the "Why" and aren't resistant to the change.
Q7.
There is a designated Project Lead with at least 5 hours of dedicated time per week for this.
Q8.
Our team has the foundational "AI Literacy" skills needed to manage and audit the AI's work.
Q9.
The current manual workflow for this task is documented step-by-step.
Q10.
We have identified exactly where the human "bottlenecks" are in the current process.
Q11.
We have a clear "Human-in-the-Loop" workflow for reviewing and approving AI outputs.
Q12.
We have a documented plan for how to handle AI errors or "hallucinations" when they occur.
Q13.
The team has login access to enterprise-grade AI tools (not just personal free accounts).
Q14.
The data required for this project is organized, accessible, and not trapped in silos.
Q15.
Our IT/Security team has officially approved the tools and data usage for this project.
Q16.
We are confident that our data is not being used to train public AI models.
Q17.
We have a baseline measurement of how long/much this task costs us today.
Q18.
There is a specific budget line item for the software, tokens, or consulting needed.
Q19.
We have scheduled a formal "Success Review" date for 90 days post-implementation.
Q20.
This project aligns directly with our company's overall 12-month strategic roadmap.
