Write the AI pilot metric as a SMART goal
Convert a vague AI pilot benefit into a SMART success metric.
The pilot charter promises analyst productivity, but the CFO needs a clear success measure after 30 days. SMART goal: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound The trap is measuring AI activity rather than business value. Prompt counts, demo likes, and novelty do not prove the pilot improved a workflow. Specific and relevant Name the workflow: five FP&A analysts drafting weekly variance commentary for finance managers. This keeps the metric attached to a real job rather than generic productivity. Measurable and achievable Use baseline 90 minutes and target 55 minutes, with manager quality acceptance above 90 percent. The goal balances speed with…
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