AI Readiness Assessment: Know Where You Stand Before You Invest

2-3 week comprehensive evaluation of your data, infrastructure, talent, and governance—delivered with a clear 90-day roadmap and prioritized use cases.

Typical Investment
$50K-$150K
Duration
2-3 weeks
Deliverable
40-60 page report
+ 90-day action plan

Complete Assessment Process

1
Discovery & Current State
Stakeholder interviews, tech review
2
Analysis & Prioritization
Use case workshops, ROI modeling
3
Roadmap & Presentation
90-day plan, executive presentation
ROI-Focused
Actionable Results

Is This Assessment Right for You?

Our AI Readiness Assessment is designed for organizations at a critical decision point in their AI journey

New to AI or stuck in pilot purgatory

You've run pilots that never made it to production, or you're just starting your AI journey and need a clear path forward.

Want to understand ROI before major investment

You need concrete business cases and ROI models to justify AI investments to leadership or the board.

Need executive alignment on AI strategy

Your leadership team has different opinions on AI priorities, and you need an objective third-party assessment.

Unclear where to start or what's possible

You know AI could help your business but you're overwhelmed by options and don't know where to begin.

Previous AI initiatives failed and you want to know why

You've had unsuccessful AI projects and need to understand what went wrong before trying again.

Board/investors asking for AI strategy

Your board or investors want to see an AI strategy, and you need professional guidance to develop one.

Ready to Get Clarity on Your AI Journey?

If any of these scenarios sound familiar, our AI Readiness Assessment can provide the clarity and direction you need.

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What You Get

A comprehensive 3-week process designed to give you complete clarity on your AI readiness and next steps

1

Week 1: Discovery & Current State

Foundation Setting
8-12 stakeholder interviews
Execs, IT, data, security, business users
Technology architecture review
Infrastructure, tools, integrations assessment
Data quality and accessibility evaluation
Sources, structure, cleanliness, availability
Security and compliance gap analysis
HIPAA, SOC 2, industry requirements
2

Week 2: Analysis & Prioritization

Strategic Planning
Use case discovery workshops
Collaborative sessions to identify opportunities
ROI modeling for top 5-7 opportunities
Detailed financial impact analysis
Scoring and prioritization
Business value, feasibility, risk, time-to-value
Gap analysis
People, process, technology, data, governance
3

Week 3: Roadmap & Presentation

Actionable Delivery
90-day action plan with clear milestones
Specific tasks, owners, and deadlines
Investment plan with phased budget allocation
Prioritized spending recommendations
Multi-year strategic roadmap
Long-term vision and progression path
Executive presentation and Q&A session
Leadership alignment and buy-in

Complete Deliverables Package

Executive Summary

2-page high-level findings and recommendations

Detailed Findings Report

40-60 pages of comprehensive analysis

AI Maturity Scorecard

Scored 1-5 across 8 key dimensions

Prioritized Use Case Catalog

10-15 opportunities with ROI estimates

90-Day Action Plan

Specific owners and target dates

Risk Register

Mitigation strategies for key risks

How We Assess Maturity

We evaluate your organization across 8 critical dimensions, scoring each from 1-5 to create a comprehensive maturity profile

Sample Maturity Scorecard

AI
Maturity
Level 1: Ad Hoc 1.0-1.9
Level 2: Repeatable 2.0-2.9
Level 3: Defined 3.0-3.9
Level 4: Managed 4.0-4.9
Level 5: Optimized 5.0

1. Data Maturity

Quality, accessibility, governance, and AI-readiness of your data assets

2. Infrastructure & Technology

Cloud capabilities, compute resources, and system integration readiness

3. AI/ML Talent & Skills

Team capabilities, skill gaps, and training needs assessment

4. Governance & Process

Policies, workflows, standards, and decision-making frameworks

5. Security & Compliance

Controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance capabilities

6. Business Alignment

Strategy clarity, ROI understanding, and executive sponsorship

7. Change Management & Adoption

Culture readiness, resistance factors, and adoption planning

8. Model Operations (MLOps)

Deployment, monitoring, retraining, and lifecycle management

Want to See Where You Score?

Our comprehensive assessment provides detailed scoring across all 8 dimensions with specific recommendations for improvement.

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What You'll Learn

Our assessments consistently reveal surprising insights that transform how organizations approach AI

Data Quality Surprise

"Your data quality is better than you think—70% of sources are AI-ready"

Common Pleasant Discovery

Security Clarity

"Security team concerns can be addressed with these 5 specific controls"

Risk Mitigation

ROI Quantification

"Top 3 use cases could save $2.8M annually with 18-month payback"

Business Case Built

Root Cause Identification

"Your biggest bottleneck is governance, not technology"

Focus Area Identified

Quick Win Example

"Quick win: Automate [specific process] in 6 weeks for $450K annual savings"

We always identify at least one quick win that can be implemented within 90 days

Technical Insights

Infrastructure gaps, data quality issues, integration challenges, and technical debt assessment

Business Insights

ROI opportunities, process optimization potential, competitive advantages, and strategic alignment

Organizational Insights

Skill gaps, change readiness, governance needs, and cultural factors affecting AI adoption

See a Sample Report

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Executive Summary

Manufacturing Company - AI Readiness Assessment
Overall AI Maturity Score 3.2/5
Data Maturity
Infrastructure
Governance
Key Recommendation
Start with predictive maintenance pilot - ROI: $1.2M annually

Use Case Prioritization Matrix

Business Value vs. Implementation Effort
Business Value
Implementation Effort
High Priority: Quality Control AI
Medium Priority: Demand Forecasting, Inventory Optimization
Lower Priority: Autonomous Robotics

Download Complete Sample Report

Get the full anonymized assessment report including all sections, detailed recommendations, and ROI models.

Sample Includes:

Executive summary page
Maturity scorecard with 8 dimensions
Use case prioritization matrix
Sample ROI model (predictive maintenance)
90-day roadmap visual
Governance framework recommendations
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Investment & Options

Choose the assessment level that matches your needs and complexity. All tiers include our comprehensive methodology and actionable deliverables.

Standard Assessment

$75K
Perfect for single-location organizations
2 weeks duration
2-person expert team
Up to 15 stakeholder interviews
3 use case deep-dives with ROI models
All standard deliverables (6 documents)
Executive presentation & Q&A
90-day action plan
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Comprehensive Assessment

$125K
Includes industry specialist & enhanced analysis
3 weeks duration
3-person team (includes industry specialist)
Up to 25 stakeholder interviews
5 use case deep-dives with ROI models
Enhanced technical design for top use case
Data quality assessment with remediation plan
Vendor landscape evaluation
All standard deliverables + enhanced reports

Multi-Site Assessment

$150K+
For multi-location enterprises
3-4 weeks duration
Multiple locations or business units
Comparative analysis across sites
Shared services and CoE design
Standardization framework
Enterprise-wide roadmap
Custom pricing based on scope

Optional Add-Ons

Technical Proof-of-Concept

+$50K

Build working prototype for top use case

Vendor Selection Support

+$25K

RFP development and vendor evaluation

Executive Workshop

+$15K

Half-day leadership alignment session

Board Presentation

+$10K

Board-ready presentation and Q&A

Value Guarantee

If our assessment doesn't identify at least 3 viable AI use cases with combined annual ROI of 5x your investment, we'll refund 50% of your fee.

How It Works

Our proven process ensures comprehensive coverage while minimizing disruption to your operations

Pre

Week 0: Pre-Engagement Setup

Foundation & Logistics
Kickoff call and logistics planning
Document collection and review
Stakeholder interview scheduling
NDA signing and access provisioning
1

Week 1: Discovery & Assessment

Data Gathering Phase
Days 1-2: Onsite kickoff, leadership interviews
Days 3-5: Technical deep-dives, documentation review
Key Activities:
  • • Stakeholder interviews (8-15 people)
  • • Infrastructure assessment
  • • Data quality evaluation
  • • Security & compliance review
2

Week 2: Analysis & Strategy

Strategic Planning Phase
Days 1-3: Use case workshops, data assessment
Days 4-5: Analysis and preliminary findings
Key Deliverables:
  • • Use case prioritization matrix
  • • ROI models (3-5 use cases)
  • • Gap analysis findings
  • • Maturity scoring
3

Week 3: Roadmap & Delivery

Final Delivery Phase
Days 1-3: Roadmap development, report writing
Day 4: Internal QA and review
Day 5: Executive presentation and delivery
Final Package:
  • • Complete 40-60 page report
  • • 90-day action plan
  • • Executive presentation
  • • All supporting documents
Post

Week 4: Post-Delivery Support

Activation & Next Steps
Final report delivery and handoff
90-day action plan activation support
Follow-up Q&A sessions (2 weeks)
Optional: Follow-on engagement planning

Total Timeline: 3-4 Weeks

1 Week
Pre-engagement & Setup
2-3 Weeks
Active Assessment
1 Week
Delivery & Support

After the Assessment

You own all deliverables and have complete flexibility in how you proceed. Here are your typical next step options.

Option 1: Proceed to Pilot

Best for: Clear high-ROI use case identified with strong business case

6-8 week pilot project
Prove value with real data
Working prototype delivery
Production roadmap
$150K - $350K
Typical pilot investment

Option 2: Internal Implementation

Best for: Strong internal team that needs direction and validation

Use roadmap to guide internal teams
Work with other vendors if needed
You own all deliverables
No ongoing commitment required
$0
Additional investment with us

Option 3: Phased Approach

Best for: Need to build capabilities before major AI initiatives

Start with 90-day quick wins
Build data/infrastructure foundation
Develop internal capabilities
Revisit pilots in 6-12 months
Variable
Based on selected initiatives

No Obligation Promise

The assessment stands on its own. There's no pressure to proceed with additional work with us.

You own all deliverables and can take them in any direction that makes sense for your organization.

Pilot Success Rate

87%

Of our assessment clients who proceed to pilot achieve production deployment

Time to Value

4.2x

Faster time to first AI production deployment vs. industry average

ROI Achievement

93%

Of projects meet or exceed projected ROI within 18 months

What Clients Say

Hear from leaders who've used our AI Readiness Assessment to transform their approach to artificial intelligence

"The assessment gave us clarity we'd been seeking for 18 months. Finally, our exec team was aligned on where to invest in AI. The ROI models were particularly valuable - they helped us secure board approval for a $2.5M AI initiative within 60 days."

Key Result:

Board approved $2.5M AI investment within 60 days of assessment completion

Sarah Mitchell

Chief Information Officer
Regional Bank
$4.2B Assets Under Management

"Best $75K we've spent. The ROI models alone justified 3 projects that are now in production. What impressed me most was how they identified data quality issues we didn't even know we had - and gave us a clear path to fix them."

Key Result:

3 AI projects moved to production, generating $1.8M annual savings

Dr. James Rodriguez

VP of Operations
Healthcare System
12 Hospitals, 850 Beds

"We'd tried AI pilots before that never went anywhere. The assessment showed us exactly why - we were tackling the wrong problems with the wrong approach. Six months later, we have our first AI system in production saving us $400K annually."

Key Result:

First successful AI production deployment after multiple failed attempts

Lisa Chen

Chief Technology Officer
Manufacturing Company
15 Plants, $2.1B Revenue

Assessment Impact Summary

94%
Client Satisfaction Rate
$2.8M
Average ROI Identified
6.2x
Faster to Production
73%
Proceed to Implementation

Common Questions

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Ready to Understand Your AI Readiness?

Stop guessing about your AI potential. Get the clarity and confidence you need to make smart AI investments with our comprehensive readiness assessment.

2-3 Weeks to Clarity

Comprehensive assessment with minimal disruption to your operations

ROI-Focused Results

Detailed financial models and prioritized use cases with clear business value

90-Day Action Plan

Specific next steps with owners, dates, and success metrics

200+
Assessments Completed
94%
Client Satisfaction
$2.8M
Average ROI Identified
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