Use this when
The workflow already has visible drag and someone can own the readout.
ROI and payback
Put a simple commercial frame around the workflow first.
This estimator is not a commitment model. It helps teams quantify the cost of delay, pressure-test payback, and decide whether a workflow deserves a Sprint.
Calculator
Estimate the simple cost of the current bottleneck.
Use a conservative input set. The goal is to sharpen the conversation, not inflate the case.
Do not use this for
Broad transformation claims, speculative benefits, or workflows with no reliable owner.
Next step
If the simple payback case is plausible, use a working session to tighten scope and confirm the metric.