AI Value Canvas public guide

One practical reading path for stronger AI decisions.

Start with the purpose and framework, work through the four domains, then use the scenarios, templates, and closing guidance to decide what should happen next.

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01 · Start here

Why the AI Value Canvas Exists

Why an AI idea needs more than technical possibility before commitment.

Read this section → 02 · Framework

The AI Value Canvas at a Glance

See the ten elements, four domains, and decision context that make up the Canvas.

Read this section → 03 · Desirability

Customer Understanding: Start with the Work, Not the AI

Start with the people, work, pains, gains, and adoption conditions that matter.

Read this section → 04 · Feasibility

AI Opportunity & Solution

Test whether AI is proportionate to the task and design the interaction responsibly.

Read this section → 05 · Sustainability

Data, Model & Risk: Build and Maintain Responsibly

Establish the data, model, safeguards, and operating conditions needed to proceed.

Read this section → 06 · Viability

Value & Cost: Make the Viability Case

Define credible outcomes, costs, unit economics, and build-buy-partner choices.

Read this section → 07 · Portfolio

Portfolio Decisions and Scaling AI Initiatives

Choose, sequence, and scale initiatives with evidence and accountable ownership.

Read this section → 08 · Examples

Worked Scenarios and Evidence Vignettes: Applying the AI Value Canvas

Apply the Canvas through worked scenarios and bounded evidence vignettes.

Read this section → 09 · Working template

AI Value Canvas Working Template

Use the detailed prompts, thresholds, and decision records for one initiative.

Read this section → 10 · References

References and Further Reading

Review the sources and further reading that support the public guide.

Read this section → 11 · Next decision

Closing: Use the AI Value Canvas on Your Next Decision

Close the loop with practical next steps, human support, and accountability.

Read this section → 12 · About

About the Author

Meet the creator of the AI Value Canvas and the intent behind the resource.

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