This is where all the work from Pages 1–3 comes together and starts to drive business decisions. Executives are always more comfortable to act on dollars and cents than a vague promise of savings. AI and automation is already hard enough to conceptualize - so it’s important to bring the benefits to a level that any executive can understand.

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This is where a thorough knowledge of AI and automation implementation costs become very important. Blue Tusk can help you fill the gaps! Let us know at the beginning of your engagement if you would like us to help you with this!

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🎯 Objective of the Roadmap

• Prioritize high-impact, low-risk projects first to build momentum.
• Sequence initiatives logically so dependencies don’t block progress.
• Assign ownership and deadlines so the plan doesn’t gather dust.
• Give leadership confidence that AI investment is planned, not random.

📊 Estimating ROI — Simple & Powerful

Formula:

ROI = (Annual Value – Implementation Cost) ÷ Implementation Cost × 100

Annual Value Calculation:

Annual Value ($) = Hours Saved per Week × 52 × Hourly Cost

Worked Example:

• Hours saved per week: 10
• Hourly cost: $30
• Annual value: 10 × 52 × 30 = $15,600
• Implementation cost: $3,000