Field Notes
Plain-English notes on agentic work.
2026-07-30
The AI Workflow Assessment: What You Get, What It Costs, and Whether You Need One
A plain-English guide to the AI workflow assessment — the fixed-price diagnostic that maps where AI automation pays off before you build anything. What the deliverable includes, what it should cost, and how to decide between doing it yourself and hiring it out.
2026-07-17
What Is an Agentic Workflow? A Plain-English Definition
An agentic workflow is an AI system that plans and executes multi-step work across your tools with checkpoints for human judgment. How it differs from automation, RPA, and chatbots.
2026-07-17
AI Consultant vs. Agency vs. Platform: How to Choose
Three ways to get AI working in your business — independent consultant, automation agency, or self-serve platform — and how to pick based on volume, variation, and who maintains the system.
2026-07-17
7 Red Flags When Hiring an AI Automation Vendor
The warning signs that an AI automation consultant or agency will waste your budget: vague pricing, no written guarantee, demo-ware, lock-in, and automating everything at once.