Measure AI Workflow ROI After Human Review

Calculate net time as baseline time minus AI preparation, review, and rework. Compare quality on the same task mix and disclose small sample sizes.

Published September 22, 2026 · Dr. Connor Robertson

What to provide

Baseline time per task, volume, tool spend, review time, correction time, and quality outcomes.

Starting prompt

Create an ROI worksheet from these verified observations. Show gross and net time savings separately, monthly volume, costs, correction rate, and assumptions needing more data.

Trial case

Time a baseline task and an AI-assisted task including prompt preparation, review, corrections, and rework. The calculation should use accepted outputs rather than drafts produced.

Review gate

Finance validates calculations and a process owner decides whether the measured result is worth continuing.

How to score the result

Net cost per accepted output and quality compared with the baseline.

Use the current approved source and keep it available to the reviewer. Check a small set of finished outputs against the previous process before adopting this workflow.

Related workflows

Explore AI Governance and ROI for Small Business or the AI business strategy guide.