AI Audit
Your transformation Partner
From bottlenecks to breakthroughs.
We diagnose how work really happens in your business, put a number on the waste, and deliver a phased AI roadmap that pays for itself fast.
What an AI Audit Is (and Isn’t)
What it is: A short, structured program that:
- maps how work actually flows across people and systems,
- puts a cost on the bottlenecks,
- ranks opportunities by impact vs effort, and
- gives you a clear roadmap with ROI, payback period, and a simple change plan to make it real.
What it isn’t: A shiny tools list or a rush to “install AI.” We start with diagnosis, not prescriptions—like an MRI before surgery—so you get results, not chaos.
Principles That Keep AI Projects From Failing
- Start with people, not models. We interview leaders, managers, and front‑line staff to surface the friction you can’t see from dashboards.
- Language matters. It’s never “replacement,” always assistant. We co‑design with your team so the solution feels like their idea—and they actually use it.
- Think in layers, not tools:
- Customer interface: scale conversations across web, support, and sales.
- Employee operations: give staff judgment‑boosting assistants.
- Core systems: automate handoffs so work moves accurately every time. These layers connect end‑to‑end (e.g., chatbot → sales prep → CRM workflows).
What You Get (Deliverables)
Executive Brief – Your goals restated in plain English, using your language.
Current‑State Maps – Simple diagrams of priority processes and decision points.
Opportunity Matrix – A 2×2 (Impact vs Effort) that highlights quick wins vs big swings.
Before/After Deep‑Dives – For the top 1–3 use cases, showing exactly what changes.
ROI “Money Slide” – Implementation cost, annual savings, and payback months.
12‑Month Roadmap – Phases, owners, and milestones, plus a 90‑day quick‑wins plan.
People & Change Plan – Training, comms, and role impacts with “assistant, not replacement.”
Governance & Metrics – Clear decision rights, cadence, and KPIs so value compounds.
Choose the Right AI Audit for Your Team
Tier 1: Rapid Opportunity Scan
Timeline: 5 business days
Price: £450–£950
Best for: Leaders who want clarity before committing.
What it is
A fast, lightweight check-up on how work gets done today. We speak to 3–5 people, capture the biggest pains, and highlight the simplest fixes.
You’ll get
- A plain-English pain inventory (where time and money are leaking)
- Your Top 3 opportunities with estimated impact
- A simple 90-day action sketch so you can start immediately
Outcome
Confidence on what to tackle first—without a big project.
Book a Rapid Scan →
Tier 2: SMB Pilot Audit
Timeline: 2 weeks
Price: £1,000–£2,000
Best for: Small teams ready to fix one priority workflow (e.g., approvals, lead handoffs).
What it is
A deeper dive into a single, high-impact process. We map how it works today, design a better “after,” and show the numbers.
You’ll get
- Current vs. future workflow map (clear roles, clear steps)
- ROI estimate with expected time saved and payback months
- A 30-day adoption plan with owners and acceptance criteria
Outcome
A ready-to-run blueprint that your team can start using within a month.
CTA: Start a Pilot Audit →
Tier 3: Core Audit (Founder-Led)
Timeline: 4 weeks
Price: £2,500–£6,000
Best for: Teams who want a roadmap across multiple workflows (2–3 priority areas).
What it is
A broader program that prioritises quick wins and sets up the next 12 months of improvements.
You’ll get
- Full opportunity matrix (what to do first, what to do next)
- The Money Slide: costs, savings, and payback period
- A 90-day plan plus a 12-month roadmap
- A light change & governance pack (training, comms, roles)
Outcome
Clarity, momentum, and a practical plan your team can actually follow.
CTA: Plan a Core Audit →
Optional Build-Out
From: £1,000 per workflow (scoped after the audit)
We can help implement the changes with clear sprints, tests, and handover. Only if you want us to.
Early-Adopter Program (Limited Slots)
Why we offer it
We’re building our portfolio—so we share the risk and pass the savings to you.
What you get
- Case Study Discount: 25–40% off in exchange for a public case study (you approve the final draft).
- Performance Holdback: 20% of the fee only if we hit the agreed quick-win KPI within 30 days (e.g., ≥5 hours/month saved). If we miss it, we keep working at no extra cost until we do.
- Milestone Billing: 40% at kickoff • 40% after draft findings • 20% on final delivery.
- Stop-Risk: If week-1 discovery shows no worthwhile quick win, you can stop—only a £250 discovery fee applies.
Ask about Early-Adopter pricing →
Which tier should I pick?
- Just want clarity fast? Go Tier 1.
- Know your biggest bottleneck and want a fix plan? Pick Tier 2.
- Multiple bottlenecks and need a roadmap with numbers? Choose Tier 3.
FAQs (Plain English)
Is this about replacing staff?
No. We remove busywork so your team can do higher-value work.
Will you work with the tools we already use?
Yes. We start with what you have and connect the dots.
How soon will we see results?
Often within the first month on Tier 2 and Tier 3—that’s what the quick-win plan is for.
Is pricing fixed?
Yes—everything is quoted up front. No surprise add-ons.
Ready to find your quickest wins?
- Book a Rapid Scan (Tier 1)
- Start a Pilot Audit (Tier 2)
- Plan a Core Audit (Tier 3)
Or email auditstart@goblinintheattic.com and we’ll recommend the right tier in one short call.
The Value Formula Executives Buy
Cost of inefficiency = hours wasted per person per day × headcount × loaded cost/hour × working days.
Example: 2 hrs/day × 8 people × $40/hr × ~260 ≈ $166,000/year burned by one bottleneck. That makes a $60k project a sub‑5‑month payback.
Prioritisation Logic
Quick wins: low effort / high impact (often off‑the‑shelf connections or light automation).
Big swings: high impact / higher difficulty—scheduled after wins to build momentum and trust.
People & Change (How We De‑Risk Adoption)
Put the biggest skeptic on the core team and make them a visible co‑pilot.
Run hands‑on design sessions where employees describe the pain; we prototype fixes to those pains.
Frame AI as a career upgrade (skills and market value), not a threat.
Document interviews and decisions so leaders see progress and staff feel heard.
Governance & Transformation Posture
We embed your audit into a lightweight operating model so benefits stack quarter after quarter:
- AI Steering / Governance: clear decision rights, sprint reviews, and risk & compliance checks.
- Rolling Innovation Pipeline: treat the audit as the front door to continuous improvement; measure adoption, learning velocity, and percent of revenue from newer initiatives.
Pricing
(subject to cange)
Tier 1 — Rapid Opportunity Scan (5 business days): £450–£950
Lightweight review, 3–5 interviews, pain inventory, top 3 opportunities, and a 90‑day action sketch. Perfect if you want clarity first.
Tier 2 — SMB Pilot Audit (2 weeks): £1,500–£3,000
Deeper mapping for one priority workflow (e.g., approvals, lead handoffs). Includes before/after design, ROI estimate, and a 30‑day adoption plan.
Tier 3 — Core Audit (4 weeks, founder‑led): £4,500–£8,500
Broader scope across 2–3 workflows, opportunity matrix, money slide (ROI/payback), 12‑month roadmap, change & governance pack.
Optional Build‑Out: from £1,000 per workflow (priced after audit once scope is clear).
Early‑Adopter Program (limited slots)
- Case Study Discount: 25–40% off list pricing in exchange for a public case study and logo permission (final draft approval is yours).
- Performance Holdback: 20% of the fee is payable only if we hit an agreed quick‑win KPI within 30 days of handover (e.g., ≥5 hours/month saved on the audited workflow). If we miss it, we keep working at no extra cost until it’s achieved.
- Milestone Billing: 40% kick‑off • 40% after draft findings • 20% on final delivery.
- Stop‑Risk: If week‑1 discovery shows no worthwhile quick win, you can stop; only a £250 discovery fee applies.
Everything is quoted up front. No surprise add‑ons.
Standard Artifacts (Checklist)
- Interview guide + notes compendium
- Current‑state process maps (PNG/SVG)
- Opportunity database (CSV/Sheet) + 2×2 matrix
- Before/after diagrams (top use cases)
- ROI calculator + money slide
- 90‑day action plan + 12‑month roadmap
- Change‑management plan (training, comms, policy updates)
- Governance pack (roles, cadence, KPIs, risk register)
Ethics, Compliance, and Guardrails
We bake in data ethics, transparency, sustainability, and UK/EU compliance expectations from day one. Decisions and risks are recorded in the audit pack and reviewed in governance cadence.
Book your free 20‑minute discovery call, AI Systems Audit If we can’t find a quick win worth at least 5 hours/month, we’ll still share our templates.