A Practical Checklist for Scoping an AI Workflow
Define inputs, process rules, data access, review steps, and feasibility before committing to a build.
Read the scoping checklist →We identify where AI may fit, build custom workflows, implement the agreed scope, and provide ongoing maintenance. Project builds are $500 to $10,000 one-time; maintenance is $99 to $2,000/month.
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We learn how the business works and identify a process where a custom AI workflow may fit. We confirm the goal and constraints with you.
We design and build a custom AI agent or workflow around the agreed process.
We implement the agreed workflow. Any system connections, access needs, and behavior are scoped and verified before implementation.
We provide ongoing maintenance and iteration for a scoped workflow.
Examples are starting points for a conversation. We confirm the process, channels, system access, and feasibility before agreeing to build.
A custom workflow might collect inquiry details and prepare a follow-up for review. Channels, approvals, and any system connections are scoped and verified for each business.
Possible workflow to scope View the workflow template →We can assess whether a workflow for collecting common request details and routing them for staff review fits the business. Response channels and escalation rules need to be confirmed.
Scope depends on the process View the workflow template →Document intake or recurring reporting may be worth assessing. Data formats, access, review steps, and any updates to business systems are confirmed before implementation.
Feasibility reviewed first View the workflow template →A workflow for drafting routine business content can be discussed, with staff review and publishing steps defined as part of the scope.
Drafting workflow to assess View the workflow template →We can map repetitive handoffs and assess a custom workflow for the steps that fit. Required tools, permissions, and human approvals are checked during scoping.
Custom scope and feasibility View the workflow template →Scheduling-related steps may be assessed as a possible workflow. Availability rules, customer communications, booking behavior, and system access must be scoped and validated first.
Discuss the workflow first View the workflow template →Explore industry pages for examples of processes to assess. Each custom workflow is scoped to the business and confirmed before implementation.
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Patient intake and workflow assessment
Client intake and document workflow assessment
Lead and listing workflow assessment
Client intake and compliance workflow assessment
Document and reporting workflow assessment
Customer and staff workflow assessment
Order and inventory workflow assessment
Choose a starting point. We confirm requirements, scope, and feasibility before work begins.
Done-for-you custom builds, scoped to your business and built around the agreed workflow.
Explore Custom Services →Done-for-you starting points that are configured and validated for the agreed scope.
Explore Templates →Ongoing maintenance and iteration for a scoped workflow, priced separately each month.
Explore Maintenance →Discuss your current process and identify where AI may fit before choosing what to build.
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Define inputs, process rules, data access, review steps, and feasibility before committing to a build.
Read the scoping checklist →Plan approval, escalation, and recovery paths for workflows that involve AI-generated drafts or routing.
Read the review guide →Choose templates, custom builds, or both. We confirm project scope, feasibility, and pricing before work begins.
A done-for-you custom project scoped to your business and agreed workflow.
Discuss a Custom Build →A done-for-you starting point configured and validated for the agreed scope.
Explore Templates →Ongoing maintenance and iteration for a scoped workflow.
Discuss Maintenance →Describe your business and the process you want to improve. We’ll review where a custom AI workflow may fit and discuss scope and pricing.
Share your industry and the work you want to discuss.
We review the workflow, constraints, and any systems that may need to be assessed.
We discuss the proposed scope, project build price, implementation, and ongoing maintenance.
We’ll review your submission and follow up about scope and next steps.
How custom AI work is scoped for your business.
Start with a workflow you want to improve. We’ll identify where AI may fit, scope a custom build, and discuss implementation and maintenance.
Directiveai.ai identifies where AI fits, builds and implements custom workflows, and provides ongoing maintenance. Project builds are $500 to $10,000; maintenance is $99 to $2,000/month.
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