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The AI-Native Systems Maturity Model

Most AI strategies fail before they start. Not because the technology doesn't work. Because the organization isn't ready for it. McKinsey'

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Digital Transformation ROI Calculator

Plug-and-play ROI calculator for digital transformation initiatives. Input costs and expected benefits to generate board-ready projections with payback period, NPV, and IRR.

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Three industry-standard prioritization frameworks (RICE, WSJF, MoSCoW) in a single spreadsheet with auto-calculated scores and stakeholder input aggregation.

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Excel PDF Prompts Free A structured decision framework to evaluate whether to build in-house, buy off-the-shelf, or partner with a vendor. Includes weighted scoring matrix and board-ready summary. Included

Build vs Buy vs Partner Decision Framework

A structured decision framework to evaluate whether to build in-house, buy off-the-shelf, or partner with a vendor. Includes weighted scoring matrix and board-ready summary.

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