AI Initiative Prioritisation Tool
Should You Pursue
Should You Pursue
This AI Initiative?
Score any AI use case across five weighted criteria — get an instant priority rating, quadrant placement, and your ceiling dimension to act on.
Weighted scoring:
Value 30%
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Data 25%
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Feasibility 20%
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Risk 15%
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Governance 10%
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Business Value 30%
How clearly and measurably can you describe the value this initiative would create?
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Data Readiness 25%
How available, accessible, and consistent is the data this initiative would require?
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Technical Feasibility 20%
How achievable is the technical implementation with current or available tools and resources?
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Risk Level 15%
If the AI produced a wrong output, how serious would the consequence be?
Score 5 = low risk · Score 1 = high risk
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Governance Readiness 10%
What AI governance infrastructure exists in your organisation today for this type of initiative?
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Quadrant Classification — Axis 1 Value Beneficiary
Who is the primary beneficiary of this AI initiative?
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Quadrant Classification — Axis 2 AI Autonomy
How does the AI operate in this initiative?
What You Get From Your Score
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Priority rating with reasoning
Pursue Now, Prepare Then Pilot, or Address Foundations First — with a weighted score out of 5.0 and full dimension breakdown.
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Quadrant placement and maturity gate
Your initiative is classified into one of four value quadrants — with the minimum maturity level required to proceed safely.
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Your ceiling dimension identified
The specific dimension holding your score down — with actionable guidance on what to fix before committing budget.
Want to score your full portfolio of AI ideas and get a ranked priority list for the next 90 days? That is exactly what the free consultation is for.
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