Component 1
Operations workflow audit worksheet
Use this worksheet to find internal workflows that are good candidates for AI support.
| Workflow | Current trigger | Current manual steps | Time per run | Frequency | Risk level | AI could help with | Human review point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summarize/draft/categorize/analyze/organize | |||||||
Component 2
AI operations fit matrix
Use this to decide whether a task is ready for AI support.
| Task type | Good AI fit? | Why | Human must own |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting summaries | Yes | Clear input, easy to review | Final decisions and action item accuracy |
| Inbox triage | Yes | AI can group and summarize quickly | Priority judgment and outgoing responses |
| SOP drafts | Yes | AI can structure messy process notes | Process accuracy and final approval |
| Invoice preparation | Sometimes | AI can draft from approved records | Amounts, taxes, client details, and sending |
| Expense categorization | Sometimes | AI can suggest categories from patterns | Final bookkeeping review and edge cases |
| Cash flow scenarios | Sometimes | AI can model assumptions | Actual financial decisions |
| Hiring documents | Sometimes | AI can draft structure and questions | Candidate evaluation and hiring decisions |
| Tax filing or legal advice | No | Too high-stakes and jurisdiction-specific | Qualified professional |
Component 3
Data safety quick check
Use this before uploading internal information into any AI tool.
| Question | Action |
|---|---|
| Does this include customer, employee, vendor, or applicant personal information? | Use an approved business tool, anonymize where possible, and check access controls. |
| Does this include financial records, banking details, tax information, payroll, or invoices? | Use extra review and avoid unapproved tools. |
| Does this include passwords, API keys, confidential strategy, legal matters, or HR issues? | Don't upload it unless the tool and process are approved for that data. |
| Could the information harm someone if it were exposed? | Treat it as sensitive and reduce what you share. |
| Do you know how the tool stores, trains on, or retains the data? | If no, pause before using it. |
Component 4
Inbox triage prompt
You're helping me triage my inbox. Sort the messages below into four groups: 1. Needs my response today 2. Needs response this week 3. Can be delegated or batched 4. Informational or low priority For each message, give: - Suggested priority - Why it belongs there - Recommended next action - Any deadline or risk you see Don't draft replies yet. Business context: [Briefly describe your business and role] Messages: [Paste subject lines, sender names, and short previews. Remove sensitive data where possible.]
Component 5
Internal email draft prompt
Draft a clear internal email response based on the message below. Goal: [Confirm / ask for missing information / decline / delegate / follow up / summarize decision] Relationship: [Team member / vendor / partner / contractor / internal stakeholder] Tone: Direct, warm, and concise. Constraints: - Don't overpromise. - Don't add facts not included here. - If information is missing, ask for it clearly. - Keep the email easy to scan. Original message: [Paste the message or summary] My intended response: [Explain what you want to say]
Component 6
Meeting summary and action item prompt
Turn the meeting notes or transcript below into a clean meeting recap. Include: 1. Meeting purpose 2. Key decisions 3. Open questions 4. Action items with owner and deadline 5. Risks or blockers 6. Follow-up message I can send to attendees Rules: - If an owner or deadline isn't clear, mark it as "needs confirmation." - Don't invent decisions. - Keep the recap concise. - Separate confirmed actions from possible next steps. Meeting context: [Project, client, team, or topic] Notes or transcript: [Paste notes or transcript]
Component 7
SOP builder prompt
Turn my rough process notes into a practical SOP. Audience: [Who will use this SOP] Process purpose: [What this process accomplishes] Create: 1. Process overview 2. When to use this SOP 3. Inputs needed 4. Step-by-step instructions 5. Decision points 6. Common mistakes 7. Quality check before marking done 8. Final checklist Rules: - Use clear steps. - Keep the language practical. - Mark missing details as questions. - Don't add steps that I didn't describe unless you label them as suggestions. Rough process notes: [Paste notes or voice-to-text transcript]
Component 8
Proposal or report drafting prompt
Create a first draft of a [proposal/report/project brief] from the information below. Audience: [Who will read it] Purpose: [What the document needs to accomplish] Required sections: [List sections or ask AI to suggest a structure] Tone: Professional, clear, and practical. Rules: - Don't invent numbers, promises, dates, or pricing. - Flag any missing information. - Keep assumptions in a separate section. - End with clear next steps. Source information: [Paste notes, call summary, project details, or bullet points]
Component 9
Spreadsheet and data summary prompt
Analyze the data below and create a plain-language summary. Business question: [What you want to understand] Focus on: - Trends - Outliers - Changes over time - Categories that need review - Questions I should investigate Rules: - Show the calculations or explain how you reached the summary. - Don't make claims the data doesn't support. - Flag missing or unclear fields. - Keep recommendations separate from observations. Data: [Paste a small table or upload an approved file. Remove sensitive fields where possible.]
Component 10
Finance workflow boundary checklist
Use this checklist before adding AI to a finance task.
| Boundary | Confirmed? |
|---|---|
| The task is preparation, organization, summary, or draft support. | |
| A person reviews amounts, dates, tax treatment, categories, and client details. | |
| Source documents remain stored in the approved recordkeeping system. | |
| Sensitive financial data is used only in approved tools. | |
| Unusual transactions are flagged for human review. | |
| Tax, payroll, and compliance decisions stay with the owner and qualified professionals. |
Component 11
Invoice and payment reminder prompt
Draft an invoice instruction or payment reminder from the approved details below.
Task:
[Invoice instruction / payment reminder / internal billing note]
Rules:
- Don't change amounts, dates, tax details, or payment terms.
- Flag any missing information.
- Keep the tone polite and clear.
- Include only the details provided.
Approved details:
Client:
Invoice number:
Amount:
Due date:
Services or products:
Payment instructions:
Notes:Component 12
Expense review prompt
Review the transactions below and suggest expense categories. Rules: - Treat categories as suggestions, not final bookkeeping decisions. - Flag anything uncertain, unusual, large, duplicated, or possibly personal. - Don't guess when the vendor or purpose is unclear. - Group recurring vendors when possible. Business context: [Type of business] Category list: [Paste your approved chart of accounts or common categories] Transactions: [Paste transaction list with sensitive fields removed where possible]
Component 13
Cash flow scenario prompt
Help me think through a cash flow scenario. Use the numbers below to create three scenarios: 1. Expected case 2. Conservative case 3. Stress case For each scenario, summarize: - Starting cash - Expected inflows - Expected outflows - Timing risks - Cash pressure points - Questions I should ask my accountant or bookkeeper Rules: - This is planning support, not financial advice. - Don't make assumptions without labeling them. - Keep recommendations separate from calculations. - Flag any missing information. Business context: [Brief context] Inputs: [Paste approved numbers and assumptions]
Component 14
Project kickoff prompt
Turn this project idea into a practical project kickoff brief.
Include:
1. Project goal
2. Success criteria
3. Key milestones
4. Task list
5. Suggested owners
6. Dependencies
7. Risks
8. Questions to resolve
9. Weekly status update format
Rules:
- Don't assume capacity or deadlines unless provided.
- Mark unclear items as questions.
- Keep the plan realistic for a small team.
Project notes:
[Paste project description, deadline, team members, constraints, and desired outcome]Component 15
Internal knowledge base page template
# [Process or topic name] ## Purpose [What this page helps the team do] ## When to use this [Trigger or situation] ## Who owns this [Role or person] ## Inputs needed [Documents, tools, approvals, customer details, etc.] ## Steps 1. [Step] 2. [Step] 3. [Step] ## Decision points [What to do when the situation changes] ## Common mistakes [What usually goes wrong] ## Quality check [How to know the work is done correctly] ## Escalation [When to ask for help and who to contact] ## Last reviewed [Date and owner]
Component 16
Hiring support prompt
Help me create hiring support materials for the role below.
Create:
1. Clear job description
2. Required skills vs. nice-to-have skills
3. Screening rubric tied to the actual work
4. Interview questions
5. Practical work-sample exercise
6. Candidate communication templates
Rules:
- Don't include requirements that aren't necessary for the role.
- Avoid vague culture-fit language.
- Keep evaluation criteria tied to evidence.
- Don't rank or reject candidates.
- Flag anything that could create fairness or bias concerns.
Role context:
[Role title, responsibilities, must-have skills, schedule, location, compensation range if available, team context]Component 17
Hiring review checklist
Use this before publishing hiring materials or using AI-generated screening support.
| Review question | Checked? |
|---|---|
| Are the requirements tied to the actual work? | |
| Did we remove unnecessary education, years of experience, or tool requirements? | |
| Are interview questions consistent for each candidate? | |
| Does the rubric evaluate evidence instead of personality impressions? | |
| Did a human review every AI-generated hiring document? | |
| Are final hiring decisions made by people, not AI? |
Component 18
Team AI ground rules card
Share this with team members before they start using AI in internal workflows.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| Use approved tools | Don't paste business data into random AI tools. |
| Protect sensitive data | Remove customer, employee, financial, and confidential details unless the tool is approved for that use. |
| Review before sending | AI drafts don't go out without human review. |
| Save useful prompts | Add working prompts to the shared prompt library. |
| Flag mistakes | If AI gets something wrong, update the workflow or prompt. |
| Keep judgment human | Finance, HR, legal, customer exceptions, and major decisions need people. |
Component 19
Workflow implementation worksheet
Workflow chosen: [Name] Why this workflow: [Time cost, frustration, mistakes, delay, or repeat volume] Current process: [Describe how it works today] AI-assisted process: [Describe the new version] AI will handle: [Summarize, draft, categorize, analyze, organize, etc.] Human will review: [What must be checked before the work is final] Allowed data: [What can be used] Restricted data: [What can't be used or needs an approved tool] Success metric: [Time saved, faster response, fewer missed tasks, cleaner documentation, etc.] Test period: [Dates] Owner: [Person responsible]
Component 20
One-week time savings tracker
| Date | Workflow used | Old estimated time | New actual time | Output quality | Corrections needed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
At the end of the week, calculate:
