05 / EXPLORATION
Technology evaluation
Turn interest in a new technology into specific questions that can be tried, compared and used to decide the next step.
Start with the actual work
First ask whether the technology fits the problem. A bounded evaluation can clarify integration requirements, how to judge the outcome and what ongoing upkeep would involve.
What the work involves
- Choose one use caseSelect real, recurring work with checkable results rather than placing the whole operation inside an experiment.
- Keep a comparisonRetain the current method. Define what to compare, how to record it and when to stop or redesign.
- Decide what followsSeparate established findings from unresolved questions and distinguish continued use, revised scope and no further action.
Agree the trial scope and deliverables first. Commercial returns are not promised using unverified percentages.
START WITH SOMETHING SPECIFIC