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Free tools to get started with AI

Practical checklists, frameworks, and decision guides drawn from the Butler Agency consulting approach. No fluff — just tools for moving from AI interest to a workable implementation plan.

Checklist4 pages

AI Readiness Checklist

A 15-point assessment for deciding whether an AI pilot is ready for real workflow use. Covers data readiness, workflow ownership, pilot scope, adoption, and next-step planning.

What's inside

15 readiness items scored on a 1-5 scale
Data readiness, workflow ownership, pilot scope, and adoption sections
Scoring guide with recommended readiness tiers

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Framework8 pages

The 6-Phase AI Implementation Framework

A practical planning framework for moving an AI opportunity from discovery to controlled deployment without treating a prototype as a finished operating system.

What's inside

6 phases: Discover, Scope, Build, Validate, Deploy, Scale
Key activities, deliverables, and exit criteria per phase
Common failure modes and practical countermeasures

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Decision Guide5 pages

Build vs. Buy Decision Matrix

A structured decision framework for evaluating whether to build a custom AI solution, buy an off-the-shelf tool, or take a hybrid approach. Includes a scoring worksheet.

What's inside

Scoring matrix across 8 evaluation dimensions
Data sensitivity, workflow fit, and compliance factors
Cost-of-ownership comparison template

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Scorecard6 pages

AI Vendor Evaluation Scorecard

A practical scorecard for comparing AI platforms, consultants, and implementation partners across workflow fit, integration, security, implementation maturity, and cost.

What's inside

Vendor review prompts across 5 practical categories
Capability fit and implementation maturity checks
Security and data-boundary questions

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Playbook10 pages

Prompt Engineering Playbook

A practical guide for writing prompts that support business workflows while keeping data boundaries, review paths, and implementation discipline visible.

What's inside

12 prompt patterns for business applications
Role, context, output, examples, constraints, and verification patterns
Human handoff and review-path guidance

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Interactive Tool

AI Readiness Assessment

Answer 10 questions to discover where your organization stands. Takes about 2 minutes. Your answers stay in your browser — nothing is stored or shared.

Question 1 of 10Data Maturity

How would you describe the state of your business data?

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