Introducing the Springspot Score
A 0–100 score across the five checkpoints that tells you where you stand and what to fix first.
“Are we using AI well?” is a hard question to answer honestly. Most teams can point to a few experiments. Fewer can say whether those experiments add up to anything.
The Springspot Score is a quick, structured way to answer it.
How it works
You rate each of the five checkpoints from 0 to 4:
| Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0 | Not started |
| 1 | Partial, ad hoc |
| 2 | In place, not connected to AI |
| 3 | Connected, used sometimes |
| 4 | Connected and part of how work gets done |
Add them up and multiply by five. That gives you a score from 0 to 100.
The five levels
| Score | Level |
|---|---|
| 0–25 | Grounded |
| 26–50 | Loading |
| 51–75 | Coiled |
| 76–95 | Launch-ready |
| 96–100 | Springspot |
Expect a first score in Grounded or Loading. That isn’t a criticism. It usually means the foundations exist in pieces but haven’t been connected yet.
Why a 2 isn’t good enough
The rubric has one opinion built into it: having a system in place isn’t the same as having it connected. A beautiful Figma library that no AI can use scores a 2. So does a clean catalog that still needs a developer for every bulk change.
The jump from 2 to 4 is where the leverage is.
What you get
The free Score gives you your total, your level and one next step. A full gap report, with each checkpoint broken down and linked to the matching part of the Path, comes with Path membership.
The quiz takes a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How is the Springspot Score calculated?
- Each of the five checkpoints is rated 0 to 4: 0 not started, 1 partial or ad hoc, 2 in place but not connected to AI, 3 connected and used sometimes, 4 connected and part of how work gets done. The ratings are added up and multiplied by five, for a score from 0 to 100.
What do the Springspot Score levels mean?
- 0–25 is Grounded, 26–50 Loading, 51–75 Coiled, 76–95 Launch-ready and 96–100 Springspot. A first score in Grounded or Loading is normal and usually means the foundations exist in pieces but aren't connected yet.
Why does a system that's already in place only score a 2?
- Because having a system isn't the same as having it connected. A Figma library no AI can use scores a 2, and so does a clean catalog that still needs a developer for every bulk change.
What does the free Score include?
- Your total, your level and one next step. A full gap report, with each checkpoint broken down and linked to the matching part of the Path, comes with Path membership.
How long does the Score take?
- A few minutes.