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Questions worth asking early.

A few practical prompts to prepare for an AI or technology decision. Use them to make the first conversation more specific.

01 / Before an AI pilot

Define the work and the baseline.

Which task are you trying to improve, and who does it today?
How much time does it take, and where do errors occur?
What data would the pilot need, and who can authorize its use?
What result would justify continuing? What would make you stop?

02 / Before choosing a tool

Test it against your constraints.

How will it fit into the existing workflow?
Who reviews its output and handles exceptions?
What happens when the tool is unavailable or produces an incorrect result?
What will it cost to operate, support, and eventually replace?

03 / Before an architecture review

Bring evidence of how it works.

A current diagram showing the system boundaries and data flows.
The decision you need to make and the options under consideration.
Known constraints, incidents, and unresolved risks.
The people responsible for operating and changing the system.