AI Aurora resources are practical worksheets for making better AI decisions before software is purchased, connected or automated. Each resource is designed to be completed with real information and reviewed by the person responsible for the result.
Choose the resource that matches your decision
| Resource | Use it to | Best moment to use it |
|---|---|---|
| AI Tool Fit Scorecard | Compare options using the same evidence-led criteria | Before buying, renewing or expanding an AI tool |
| AI Workflow Canvas | Map the complete operating process and its controls | Before building an integration or automation |
| Practical AI Stack Planner | Assign clear roles to a small set of tools and systems | Before adding another subscription or connecting a stack |
How to use the resources
- Begin with one real use case rather than a hypothetical future need.
- Complete the worksheet with the people who own the process, data and final decision.
- Record unknowns honestly. A blank or uncertain field is a finding, not a reason to invent an answer.
- Use the completed resource to define a bounded pilot, approval route and measurement.
- Review the worksheet after the pilot and keep the updated version with the operating record.
What these resources do not do
They do not certify a product, replace legal or security review, guarantee an automation or make a procurement decision for you. They create a visible record of assumptions, evidence, ownership and trade-offs so a human decision can be made more deliberately.
Recommended sequence
Start with the Tool Fit Scorecard when the main question is which product to choose. Use the Workflow Canvas when the process itself is unclear. Use the Stack Planner when several tools and information stores must work together. For a larger project, use all three in that order.
What a completed resource should show
- The specific outcome or decision being supported.
- The evidence used, including important gaps and assumptions.
- The people responsible for the process, review and final decision.
- Non-negotiable requirements, boundaries and stop conditions.
- The next test, action or review date rather than an open-ended intention.
Store the working record
Give every completed worksheet a clear name, date, owner and version. Store it with the relevant project, procurement or workflow record rather than in a personal downloads folder. When a decision changes, keep the previous version or a concise change note so the team can understand which evidence or requirement caused the change.
Connect planning to implementation
The worksheets are designed to connect. A Tool Fit Scorecard can identify the strongest candidate for a role recorded in the Stack Planner. The Workflow Canvas can then define how that role participates in a real process. The linked AI Aurora guides and workflows provide the deeper implementation method, while the completed worksheets preserve the project-specific decisions.