| name | quantification-metrics-step-1-establish-baseline |
| description | Sub-skill of quantification-metrics: Step 1: Establish Baseline (+4). |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| category | business |
| type | reference |
| scripts_exempt | true |
Step 1: Establish Baseline (+4)
Step 1: Establish Baseline
Actions:
- Identify current state metrics
- Measure actual time/cost/effort
- Document pain points with frequency
- Quantify error rates or issues
Questions to Answer:
- How long does the current process take?
- How often is it performed?
- What is the current cost?
See sub-skills for full details.
Step 2: Define Target State
Actions:
- Specify desired improvement
- Set realistic targets
- Identify automation opportunities
- Define success criteria
Questions to Answer:
- What is the ideal state?
- What level of improvement is realistic?
- What can be automated vs. optimized?
See sub-skills for full details.
Step 3: Calculate Metrics
Actions:
- Apply time savings formula
- Calculate cost savings
- Determine efficiency gains percentage
- Aggregate across use cases
Validation:
- Are calculations accurate?
- Are assumptions documented?
- Are ranges provided where uncertain?
See sub-skills for full details.
Step 4: Validate and Document
Actions:
- Verify calculations
- Check for reasonableness
- Document assumptions
- Provide evidence or benchmarks
Validation Criteria:
- Math is correct
- Assumptions are explicit
- Comparisons are valid
- Evidence supports claims
Example:
## Validation
**Assumptions:**
- Hourly rate: $75/hour (blended rate for administrative work)
- Current invoice time: 15 minutes (observed average)
- Target invoice time: 2 minutes (based on similar automation)
- Frequency: 10 invoices/month (12-month average)
**Evidence:**
- Industry benchmark: 80-90% time reduction from invoice automation
- Internal pilot: 85% reduction achieved in test period
- Comparable systems: $10K-30K annual savings typical
