Dave Chapman

AI, Agents & Automation for Real Business Work

What happens first?

A short conversation about one workflow causing delay, cost, inconsistency, or frustration.

  • One workflow where delay, cost, or inconsistency is visible.
  • Current tools and handoffs involved.
  • What would count as a meaningful improvement.
  1. Bring one workflow

    Something slow, costly, inconsistent, or frustrating

  2. Decide what software should handle

    What stays with people and what can be automated

  3. Agree the next step

    Diagnostic, prototype, or implementation path

Common questions

Do I need an AI strategy?

No. Bring a business problem. The workflow and the decision-making are the starting point.

Do I need a technical specification?

No. Understanding the workflow is part of the engagement. A specification can come later if the work proves worthwhile.

What could the outcome be?

Typically one of: do nothing, improve the process, use standard automation, build a small prototype, or proceed to implementation.

What will it cost?

The initial conversation is free. Paid work is scoped before starting, and engagements are designed to start small and stay bounded.