Judging the benefit honestly.
WHAT TO MEASURE
Time saved on specific tasks Output produced Quality, judged by whoever receives the work Errors introduced
THAT LAST ONE
Frequently unmeasured, and it determines whether the time saving is real.
Time saved drafting and lost correcting is not a saving.
HOW TO MEASURE
Time a task before and after, on the same kind of work.
Not impressions. Actual comparison.
WHAT FREQUENTLY HAPPENS
Substantial saving on drafting Some additional time on verification Net positive for routine work, neutral or negative for work requiring precision
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Output volume rising while quality falls Verification being skipped as familiarity grows Skills eroding in areas that matter
REVIEWING
Quarterly, for the first year.
THE HONEST QUESTION
Is the work better, or just faster?
Both are legitimate benefits. Confusing them is not.
