Datacom Work Discovery & AI Opportunity Canvas Template

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The Work Discovery & AI Opportunities Canvas helps teams understand their current workflows and identify where AI could make their work easier. This two-part template guides teams through mapping their daily tasks and exploring AI possibilities, ensuring a thoughtful and human-centred approach to discovering potential solutions.

Template features

Two-stage analysis: moves from current work understanding to exploring golden AI use cases, creating a natural progression for teams.
Task mapping framework: breaks down daily activities into clear components of tasks, skills and information requirements.
Opportunity identification: uses an intuitive “intern delegation" approach to help teams spot where AI could provide meaningful support.
Visual connection tools: allows teams to draw clear links between current tasks and potential AI solutions.

Benefits

Clear self-discovery: helps teams understand their work patterns before jumping to solutions.
Empowered decision making: puts teams in control of identifying where AI could best support their work.
Practical approach: focuses on realistic possibilities rather than theoretical ideas.
Team alignment: creates shared understanding of current workflows and potential improvements.

Ideal for

Team leaders: guide your team through understanding their work and exploring AI possibilities.
Digital transformation teams: support the thoughtful exploration of AI within existing workflows.
Operations managers: identify areas where AI could improve efficiency while maintaining team engagement.
Change management leaders: use structured analysis to build buy-in for exploring new possibilities with AI.

This template is particularly valuable for teams who want to:

understand their current work patterns and repetitive tasks
spot opportunities where AI could help
make informed decisions about exploring AI
maintain control over workflow improvements
build team confidence in exploring AI possibilities.

Transform your team's approach to exploring AI possibilities with the Work discovery & AI opportunities canvas, designed to make AI adoption more approachable, practical and team-driven.

Lou Compagnone

Director of Artificial Intelligence@Datacom

Lou Compagnone, Director of AI at Datacom, combines artificial intelligence, service design, and futures thinking to help organisations create their AI-enhanced future. With 20+ years of experience solving diverse challenges globally, from improving public services to digital matchmaking, she focuses on leveraging AI to create meaningful solutions that solve real problems and deliver tangible value for businesses and the people they serve.