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Identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI opportunities for your business
Use these 5 dimensions to spot areas in your business that AI might improve. For background info on each dimension, click here.
Manual, rule-based, repetitive tasks
You already collect data, but don't use it well
Friction, lack of personalization, delays
Improve coordination, visibility, or forecasting
Automating content creation and knowledge work
Scoring Guide:
| Score | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Very low or unclear |
| 2 | Weak or limited |
| 3 | Moderate or partially in place |
| 4 | Strong and mostly ready |
| 5 | Very strong and fully aligned |
Strong opportunities score well across all 4 dimensions. Weakness in one doesn't mean 'no' — it means 'plan accordingly'.
Immediate implementation, low complexity, high readiness
Medium-term implementation, moderate complexity
Long-term vision, high complexity, strategic impact
This matrix plots your opportunities based on Impact (x-axis) and Feasibility (y-axis).
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