8 Professional Templates
The AI Business Case Kit
Stop building AI business cases from scratch. Fill-in-the-blank templates that turn strategy into ready-to-present documents your board and CFO will take seriously.
By Vance Sterling
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Each template includes fill-in-the-blank fields, scoring guides, and instructions. Print them, fill them in, present them.
Use Case Scoring Rubric
Score AI projects across 5 dimensions. Space for 5 candidates. The math tells you where to start.
From Ch. 5: Where to Start
Vendor Evaluation Scorecard
The 5-question hype filter as a fillable scorecard. Compare 3 vendors side-by-side. Good/bad answer examples included.
From Ch. 2: The Hype Filter
AI Cost Estimation Worksheet
The 5-layer cost stack as a budget worksheet. Three scenario columns: conservative, moderate, aggressive.
From Ch. 3: The Cost Reality
One-Page AI Project Brief
Problem, solution, metrics, timeline, budget, team, risks, and go/no-go criteria — all on one page.
From Ch. 9: Week 1
90-Day Implementation Timeline
Week-by-week checklist across 4 phases: Foundation, Build, Pilot, Deploy. Checkbox format.
From Ch. 9: The 90-Day Launch Plan
ROI Calculator
Current costs vs. AI-assisted costs. 12-month and 24-month projections. Includes the "discount vendor claims by 50%" rule.
From Ch. 10: Measuring Success
Board Presentation Deck
10 slides with fill-in placeholders and presenter notes. From The Opportunity to The Ask.
Combined frameworks
AI Governance Checklist
Risk-tiered checklist (A/B/C). Covers data, security, bias, compliance, monitoring, and exit planning.
From Appendix D: Governance
Who This Is For
Executives who need to present AI initiatives — not just think about them.
What You Get
- •8 fill-in-the-blank templates based on proven frameworks
- •Scoring rubrics with clear 1-5 scales and decision thresholds
- •3-scenario cost worksheets (conservative, moderate, aggressive)
- •10-slide board presentation with presenter notes
- •Week-by-week 90-day implementation checklist
- •Governance checklist organized by risk tier (A/B/C)
- •Premium PDF — instant download, print-ready
The Math
A management consulting firm would charge $5,000+ to build these documents for you. Your team would spend 40+ hours creating them from scratch. Or you can fill in the blanks in an afternoon.
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Common Questions
Do I need The Executive's AI Playbook to use these templates?
No. Each template includes its own instructions and scoring guides. The Playbook gives you the strategic thinking behind the frameworks, but the templates stand on their own.
What format are the templates in?
Premium PDF. Print them, fill them in by hand, or annotate digitally. Every fill-in field is clearly marked with [FILL IN] placeholders.
Can I use these for multiple AI projects?
Yes. Print as many copies as you need. Most executives use 3-4 templates per project and reuse them across initiatives.
Are these based on real implementations?
Yes. The frameworks come from actual enterprise AI deployments — not vendor estimates or analyst projections. The cost models, timelines, and governance checklists reflect what organizations actually encounter.
How long does it take to fill them out?
Most templates take 30-90 minutes. The One-Page Project Brief can be completed in a single team session. The Board Presentation Deck takes the longest — plan 2-3 hours for a polished version.
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