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Return on investment comparison
Feature | DIY/ templates | AI | ECEDocs |
|---|---|---|---|
Alignment with NZ regulations | ⚠️ Easy to miss rules changes. | ❌ Often uses outdated or overseas content. | ✅ Updated to meet the latest requirements. |
ERO readiness | ⚠️ Requires manual cross-checking. | ❌ Can't guarantee accuracy against NZ licensing criteria. | ✅ Policies designed with ERO in mind – no surprises. |
Time and workload | ⚠️ Significant time to draft, review, and update. | ❌ Need strong policy expertise to make AI output safe. | ✅ Saves hours – policies are written and updated for you. |
Reliability | ⚠️ Quality depends on staff expertise and capacity. | ❌ AI policies often “sound right” but contain serious gaps. | ✅ Written by experts and used by educators across NZ. |
Support for staff | ⚠️ None unless you pay for a consultant. | ❌ AI offers no support or transparency. | ✅ Local support. |
Risk management | ⚠️ Gaps can risk managers and boards personally | ❌ No accountability if wrong – the risk sits with you. | ✅ Reduces personal and governance liability. |
Cost | ⚠️ Hidden costs in time and consultant fees | ❌ Cheap upfront, but costly if issues arise. | ✅ Affordable pricing. |
Ease of use | ⚠️ Confusion without careful version control. | ❌ No reliable way to incorporate into your org. | ✅ Easy online access. |
