Workshop
Building an AI Business Case: Data, Metrics, and ROI
Make the numbers work before you invest
Turn AI ideas into funded projects. This workshop provides a structured framework for building an AI business case — from identifying costs and benefits to presenting a compelling ROI analysis to leadership.
3.5 hours
Managers, directors, project leads
What you will cover
- AI project cost anatomy: build vs. buy vs. augment
- Quantifying AI benefits: time savings, error reduction, revenue
- ROI calculation framework for AI investments
- Vendor evaluation and total cost of ownership
- Building the presentation: what leadership needs to see
- Risk analysis and mitigation planning
What you will leave with
- Completed business case template for one AI initiative
- ROI calculation for a real project in your organization
- Vendor evaluation scorecard
- Presentation-ready business case deck outline
Grant funding may cover this
Michigan businesses can get up to $3,500 per employee covered through Going PRO and other state and federal programs.
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