Create and refine a value model with ValueStudio

ValueStudio is an AI-assisted editor that lets you create or refine a value model through a guided conversation. Describe what you want in plain language and review each proposed change before it is applied. Unlike ValueWizard or starting from a spreadsheet, ValueStudio can be used at any point in a value model's life: when creating, refining, or restructuring, regardless of how the model was originally created.

Review all AI-proposed changes before accepting; changes are applied to the model immediately when accepted. Clear, specific descriptions produce better proposals; include input names, expected output types, and audience context where possible.

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To create a new model:

1. Sign in to Value Factory and select Value Models.
2. Select + Create Value Model, then choose ValueStudio.
3. Enter a name and select a type, then click Create.
4. Describe the model through the conversation and Publish when ready.

To refine an existing model:

1. Sign in to Value Factory and select Value Models.
2. Open the model's three dot menu and select ValueStudio.
3. Describe the changes you want and review each proposal before applying.

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Create a new model with ValueStudio

1. Sign in to Value Factory (value.showpad.com) and select Value Models.
2. Click + Create Value Model, then choose ValueStudio.
3. Enter a Name and select a Type for your value model. The interface is the same regardless of which type you choose.
4. Click Create. ValueStudio opens with three panels:
   • Conversations: The left side panel to keep track of your chats.
   • Chat in the center: Where your current conversation happens.
   • Live model preview: The right-side panel showing a preview of your value model’s components (Key value drivers, Formula Dependencies, Model Inputs & Assumptions, and Discovery Items).
5. Optionally, click Set context to provide additional information that helps ValueStudio generate more relevant proposals. The Set Model Context modal has four sections:
   • Company Information: Enter basic company information (Company Name, Website/Domain, Industry, Company Size).
   • Target Customer Profile: Describe who you’re building the value model for (Target Company Name, Target Industry, Customer Size/Scale, Key Stakeholders).
   • Product/Service Offerings: Describe how your offer creates value (Primary Offering, Key Features/Capabilities, Unique Value Proposition).
   • Knowledge Band & References: Provide additional information to improve the value model’s accuracy (Industry Benchmarks, Competitive Context, Previous Case Studies/Results).
6. Click Save Context when done.
7. In the chat, describe the business problem, the data sellers can collect, the calculation method, and the desired outcomes. The AI opens with prompts to help you get started, or you can select from the suggested prompts at the bottom of the chat.
8. After each response, ValueStudio shows a Proposed changes card that details exactly what it intends to update. Each change is categorized as an Add or Update and lists the specific fields and values. 
   
   Review the proposed changes, then click Accept Changes to apply them or Reject to decline and rephrase your request. The Live model preview on the right updates as you apply changes.
   
   Once accepted, ValueStudio confirms in the chat that changes have been applied. Select View change history in the confirmation message to see a log of all modifications made to the model in the Live model preview panel.
    
9. Validate the model as you build it by clicking Test Scenario. You can adjust input values on the left, then click Test to see Scenario Results on the right.
10. When the model is ready, click Publish.

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Refine an existing model with ValueStudio

1. Sign in to Value Factory (value.showpad.com) and select Value Models.

2. Open the model's three dot menu and select ValueStudio.

   Tip: If you find yourself exploring multiple directions in ValueStudio, consider starting a new chat to keep each line of thought separate. This is optional and based on personal preference.

3. Optionally, click Set context to provide additional information that helps ValueStudio generate more relevant proposals. The Set Model Context modal has four sections:
   • Company Information: Enter basic company information (Company Name, Website/Domain, Industry, Company Size).
   • Target Customer Profile: Describe who you’re building the value model for (Target Company Name, Target Industry, Customer Size/Scale, Key Stakeholders).
   • Product/Service Offerings: Describe how your offer creates value (Primary Offering, Key Features/Capabilities, Unique Value Proposition).
   • Knowledge Band & References: Provide additional information to improve the value model’s accuracy (Industry Benchmarks, Competitive Context, Previous Case Studies/Results).
4. Click Save Context when done.
5. Describe the change you want to make. For example: "Add an input for number of sales reps" or "Reorder discovery questions so industry comes before company size."
6. After each response, ValueStudio presents a Proposed changes card showing exactly what it intends to update. Each change is categorized as an Add or Update and lists the specific fields and values. 
   
   Review the proposed changes, then click Accept Changes to apply them or Reject to decline and rephrase your request. 
   
   Once accepted, ValueStudio confirms in the chat that changes have been applied. Select View change history in the confirmation message to see a log of all modifications in the Live model preview panel.
    
7. You can validate the model as you build it by clicking Test Scenario. You can adjust input values on the left, then click Test to see Scenario Results on the right.
8. Click Publish when finished to make changes live.

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