Most businesses have heard a lot about AI. Most aren't sure what they actually need, whether their data and infrastructure can support it, or where to honestly start. A readiness assessment answers those questions, before anyone tries to sell you a solution.
AI readiness isn't one thing. It's a combination of infrastructure, data, people and governance, and most businesses have gaps in at least two of the four. We assess all of them before recommending anything.
Can your current systems integrate with AI tools? Are your cloud environments, APIs and data pipelines in a state where AI can actually connect to them? Many businesses discover gaps here they didn't know existed.
AI is only as good as the data behind it. We assess whether your data is clean, structured, accessible and complete, and identify what needs to be fixed before any AI investment makes sense.
Technology is the easy part. We assess your team's current AI literacy, identify where upskilling is needed, and design a change management approach that gives your tools the best chance of actually being used.
What data will AI touch? Who owns AI-related decisions? What happens when the model gets it wrong? A governance framework built before deployment is far cheaper than one built after an incident.
These aren't edge cases. They're the norm. Most businesses we assess have at least half of these gaps. Knowing about them before you invest is the entire point of a readiness assessment.
A readiness assessment is structured, time-boxed and designed to produce something you can act on immediately. Not a research exercise, a decision-making tool.
We spend time with your leadership and operational teams to understand your environment: systems, data, team structure, and what you need AI to help with. No assumptions, no pre-written findings.
A written report scoring your readiness across all four pillars, with specific gaps identified and prioritised. Clear, plain-language findings, no technical jargon that isn't explained.
A prioritised action plan relevant to your business, your budget and your timeline. Specific guidance on which AI investments to make first and which to defer, including honest guidance on timing.
This engagement is for business owners and leaders who are curious about AI but want an honest answer before committing time or money. If you've been told you should be "doing AI" but nobody has helped you understand whether you're ready, this is where to start.
A standard AI readiness assessment takes two to three weeks: one week of information gathering and workshops, one week of analysis, and a final session to walk you through findings and recommendations. For larger organisations with multiple business units, we can extend the scope. We agree the timeline upfront so there are no surprises.
No. The assessment is designed to work with whoever owns the business and its processes. We need to talk to people who understand your operations, your data and your team, not necessarily your IT department. That said, if you have technical staff, their input is valuable and we'll include them in the appropriate sessions.
A written report covering all four readiness pillars, each scored with specific findings, plus a prioritised action plan. We present the findings in person and give you time to ask questions. The document is written in plain language you can share with your board or leadership team without translating it.
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