
Measuring Success
Key Metrics and ROI Calculation
Adoption & Usage Metrics
- Active Users: Daily, weekly, monthly engagement
- Interaction Volume: Messages, queries, commands
- Feature Utilization: Which capabilities are most used
- Session Depth: Length and complexity of conversations
- Retention: Continued usage over time
Performance Metrics
- Task Completion Rate: Successfully executed requests
- Automation Rate: Percentage handled without human intervention
- Resolution Time: Time from request to completion
- Error Rate: Failed or misunderstood interactions
- Escalation Rate: Handoffs to human agents
Business Impact Metrics
- Time Savings: Hours reclaimed from manual tasks
- Process Acceleration: Reduction in cycle times
- Cost Reduction: Support costs, operational expenses
- Revenue Impact: Sales conversion, upsell opportunities
- Employee Satisfaction: Productivity and experience scores
- Customer Experience: NPS, CSAT for AI-assisted interactions
ROI Calculation Framework
Quantifiable Benefits:
- Labor cost savings (hours saved × hourly rate)
- Increased throughput value
- Error reduction value
- Customer retention improvement
Costs:
- Platform licensing/subscription
- Implementation and integration
- Ongoing maintenance and upgrades
- Training and change management
ROI = (Total Benefits - Total Costs) / Total Costs × 100%