{"id":224489,"date":"2026-11-13T08:07:26","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T08:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/blog\/\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T08:08:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T08:08:34","slug":"how-to-assess-ai-readiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-assess-ai-readiness\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Readiness Assessment: A 6-Dimension Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"224489\" class=\"elementor elementor-224489\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bb38ca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8bb38ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44260b5 elementor-widget__width-initial indigo-h1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44260b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">AI Readiness Assessment -\nHow to Evaluate If Your Enterprise Is Ready for AI<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-348a30a2 elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"348a30a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items elementor-inline-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"81\" height=\"81\" viewBox=\"0 0 81 81\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M41.9662 0.167969C54.7101 0.167969 65.9976 6.21222 73.207 15.5335C70.8038 14.2955 68.1822 13.4216 65.5606 12.8391L64.2498 12.6206L62.5749 12.4749H57.9871L56.1665 12.6206C45.1704 14.514 36.8686 22.2331 33.8829 32.6467C33.2275 34.9771 32.9362 37.3074 32.9362 39.7105C32.9362 44.5168 34.1014 49.2502 36.5773 53.4011C40.7282 60.392 48.0104 65.4168 56.5306 66.5819L58.3512 66.7276H62.7934L64.6139 66.5819C67.5996 66.0722 70.4397 65.1255 73.0613 63.7419C65.5606 73.4272 53.5449 79.5443 40.2184 78.9617C19.8282 78.0879 3.29751 61.5572 2.49646 41.1669C1.69541 18.7377 19.6825 0.167969 41.9662 0.167969ZM21.8672 65.6353H30.8972V14.1499H12.4003L17.862 23.4711H21.8672V65.6353Z\" fill=\"black\"><\/path><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M60.5396 20.9219C70.8803 20.9219 79.2549 29.2964 79.2549 39.6372C79.2549 49.978 70.8803 58.3526 60.5396 58.3526C50.1988 58.3526 41.8242 49.978 41.8242 39.6372C41.8242 29.2964 50.1988 20.9219 60.5396 20.9219Z\" fill=\"black\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">10Pearls Editorial Team<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">13 min read<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36d70634 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"36d70634\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71fb9b72 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"71fb9b72\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b794c4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b794c4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Summary<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32c47797 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32c47797\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An AI readiness assessment helps organizations determine whether they are sufficiently prepared in terms of the strategy, data, technology, skills, governance, and culture needed to successfully adopt AI initiatives. This guide explains how to assess each area and build a practical roadmap for AI adoption.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-122e509c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"122e509c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-194ca1e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"194ca1e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c292d6 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c292d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most enterprises are moving fast on AI. They are piloting tools, approving budgets, and announcing strategies, often without stopping to ask whether they are actually ready for it. The cost of skipping that question can be significant. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2025-02-26-lack-of-ai-ready-data-puts-ai-projects-at-risk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Gartner<\/a> predicts that throughout 2026, organizations will abandon 60% of their AI projects that are unsupported by AI-ready data. An <a href=\"\/ai-assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI readiness assessment<\/a> exists because readiness is not a single yes-or-no question, such as whether the organization has the budget. It spans data, technology, people, strategy, and governance, and a gap in any one of these areas can stall an otherwise well-funded initiative.<\/p><p>In this blog, we will walk you through how to evaluate AI readiness across the dimensions that matter. We will also provide a self-assessment checklist you can complete in minutes and show you how to use the results to prioritize gaps and determine where to focus.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-262c8cd2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"262c8cd2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-267fea10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"267fea10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong>Gartner<\/strong> predicts that throughout 2026, organizations will abandon <span>60%<\/span> of their AI projects that are unsupported by AI-ready data.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43a4c44f indigo-h2 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43a4c44f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"01\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is an AI readiness assessment?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-468252b8 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"468252b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An AI readiness assessment helps in determining your company&#8217;s preparedness to adopt and scale AI tools and applications. The assessment analyzes some key areas like data, technology infrastructure, talent capabilities, and governance. It also includes identification of potential gaps and developing a clear course toward advanced AI initiatives.<\/p><p>The assessment for AI readiness can identify capability gaps before an organization commits significant resources towards <a href=\"\/artificial-intelligence\/ai-transformation-services-valuepath\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI transformation services<\/a>. If the organization has issues like poor data quality, disconnected systems, unclear ownership, outdated processes, and skill shortages, then they are flagged at the right time allowing them to be addressed before they become costly roadblocks or cause an AI initiative to stall or fail.<\/p><p>It provides the basis for developing an actionable roadmap since it provides clarity on which use cases to prioritize, what capabilities to build, what dependencies to address, and what to do first, next, and later.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d5e8979 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3d5e8979\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/what-is-ai-readiness.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-224479\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/what-is-ai-readiness.webp 860w, https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/what-is-ai-readiness-300x159.webp 300w, https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/what-is-ai-readiness-768x406.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-478fc0bb indigo-h2 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"478fc0bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"02\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The dimensions of AI readiness<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-731ed3aa section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"731ed3aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOrganizational AI readiness answers a number of questions, such as its ability to identify where AI can create value, provide the data and infrastructure to support it, equip people with the right skills, and manage the risks that come with adoption. To assess readiness holistically, we assess AI readiness against a framework that looks at six interconnected dimensions:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5408b4aa e-con-full e-grid section-head-margin-bottom e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5408b4aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b212649 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"b212649\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStrategy &amp; use cases\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFocuses on aligning AI adoption with broader business goals, identifying clear AI use cases, and prioritizing opportunities based on impact, feasibility, cost, effort, and risk.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-119b7282 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"119b7282\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tData\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAssesses which data AI use cases require and whether the organization has <a href=\"\/blog\/ai-data-readiness-roadmap-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reliable, relevant, accurate, well-structured data<\/a> that can support AI applications.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-205a637d elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"205a637d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTechnology &amp; infrastructure\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tConsiders the infrastructure, cloud resources, data processing capabilities, software, and AI tools or models needed to implement, operate, and scale AI solutions.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21e664d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"21e664d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTalent &amp; skills\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tExamines the technical skills, AI experience, and expertise needed to implement AI, as well as resources and <a href=\"\/ai-training-workshops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">opportunities for employees to upskill<\/a> and experiment with AI.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69b98d76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"69b98d76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGovernance, risk &amp; ethics\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAddresses the protocols and controls required \nfor security, compliance, governance, risk management, ethical AI use, and keeping AI processes auditable and within acceptable boundaries.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-595d6d58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"595d6d58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCulture &amp; change readiness\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEvaluates whether the organization supports data-driven decision-making, continuous learning, experimentation, and the organizational change required to adopt AI, including <a href=\"\/ai-strategy-leadership-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clear communication from leadership<\/a> about its impact on the business and workforce.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ae7da00 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1ae7da00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/how-to-evaluate-ai-readiness.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-224480\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/how-to-evaluate-ai-readiness.webp 860w, https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/how-to-evaluate-ai-readiness-300x223.webp 300w, https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/how-to-evaluate-ai-readiness-768x572.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38c75cb1 indigo-h2 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38c75cb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"03\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to evaluate each dimension<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-445bb7ed section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"445bb7ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAn AI readiness audit should examine each dimension separately. A strong assessment looks at the specific conditions that need to be in place for AI initiatives to succeed and highlights where gaps could slow progress. The following questions can help assess your organization&#8217;s readiness across each dimension.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d7e0333 indigo-h3 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d7e0333\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Strategy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6692152a section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6692152a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA strong position includes a focused set of high-value use cases linked to measurable business outcomes. Each initiative should have clear ownership, appropriate resources, and a defined rationale for pursuing it.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a77bacc e-con-full section-head-margin-bottom e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3a77bacc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10931132 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"10931132\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2723e82d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2723e82d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">01<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-688259fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"688259fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can we identify our top three AI use cases and the business metric each is intended to influence?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12a64459 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12a64459\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bcfdc90 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2bcfdc90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">02<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fb146c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4fb146c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Does each priority use case have an executive sponsor with the authority to allocate resources?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63377726 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63377726\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b1f3616 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b1f3616\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">03<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e6db946 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e6db946\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Have we estimated the potential ROI or cost savings before starting development?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28055030 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28055030\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17dc5cdd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17dc5cdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">04<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3963c02e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3963c02e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Does each use case support an existing strategic priority?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26e037e0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"26e037e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f5ca31f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f5ca31f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">05<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46b36581 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46b36581\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What would be the business impact of choosing not to pursue these opportunities?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79b9d814 indigo-h3 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"79b9d814\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Data<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a232295 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a232295\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA strong position requires dependable data that is accessible to the appropriate people and supported by clear ownership. The organization should also understand whether sufficient data is available for the specific application being considered.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56f6c08b e-con-full section-head-margin-bottom e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"56f6c08b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ccbf583 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ccbf583\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bd9418f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7bd9418f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">01<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f6c7422 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f6c7422\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do we know where the data required for our priority use case is stored and who owns it?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3375d9b4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3375d9b4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b7ee5af elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b7ee5af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">02<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-499b4c08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"499b4c08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is the data consistent and reliable enough to support the intended application?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d34d07c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4d34d07c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-230be88a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"230be88a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">03<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29f8353b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"29f8353b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can relevant people access the data efficiently?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-696422a7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"696422a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fcf6506 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5fcf6506\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">04<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c652076 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c652076\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do we have enough historical data to train or fine-tune a model where required?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76256e4e indigo-h3 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76256e4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Technology &amp; infrastructure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65142d26 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65142d26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A strong position includes the technical capacity required for production use, as well as systems that can work together effectively, which is usually where <a href=\"\/artificial-intelligence\/ai-integration-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ai integration services<\/a> come in. It also involves having <a href=\"\/blog\/streamlining-development-workflows-by-leveraging-mlops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">appropriate processes for deploying and monitoring AI models<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ab1e624 e-con-full section-head-margin-bottom e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ab1e624\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4840e257 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4840e257\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23c76565 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23c76565\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">01<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3914cbef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3914cbef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do we have sufficient compute and cloud capacity for production use?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-234512a9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"234512a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed71f6a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed71f6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">02<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-377eea2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"377eea2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can our AI tools integrate with the systems where the relevant work takes place, such as CRM, ERP, or ticketing platforms?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f6e760c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f6e760c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5cdf07 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b5cdf07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">03<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37ba02a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37ba02a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do we have a process for deploying, monitoring, and retraining models?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28645a18 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28645a18\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e749792 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e749792\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">04<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7220d570 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7220d570\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are our AI tools and technologies sufficiently standardized across teams?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3233ea25 indigo-h3 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3233ea25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Talent &amp; skills<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6696a19b section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6696a19b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA strong position requires access to the expertise needed to develop and maintain AI solutions, along with a realistic understanding of existing capability gaps. Organizations should also have a clear approach to developing or accessing the skills they currently lack, whether by upskilling employees or choosing to <a href=\"\/artificial-intelligence\/hire-ai-developers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hire ai developers<\/a> through a partner. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6590b968 e-con-full section-head-margin-bottom e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6590b968\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-526d26a0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"526d26a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf550fc elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bf550fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">01<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38a1c914 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38a1c914\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do we have people who can build, evaluate, and maintain AI and machine learning systems?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10f1a0b7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"10f1a0b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fa9f59 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2fa9f59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">02<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-466e7d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"466e7d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where are the most significant skills gaps?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a0e0594 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3a0e0594\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d7a9230 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d7a9230\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">03<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1629cf0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1629cf0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do we have a budget and plan for developing the skills of existing employees?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b855a56 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6b855a56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19a126ed elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"19a126ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">04<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11cc4501 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"11cc4501\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If additional expertise is required, do we have trusted partners or vendors that can provide it?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-386ef688 indigo-h3 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"386ef688\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Governance, risk &amp; ethics<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5052c841 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5052c841\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A strong position requires clear policies and responsible AI practices, supported by appropriate security and risk controls of the kind <a href=\"\/artificial-intelligence\/ai-governance-consulting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ai governance services<\/a> put in place. Organizations should also understand the regulatory requirements that apply to their planned use of AI.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d0b74c5 e-con-full section-head-margin-bottom e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d0b74c5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-471871cf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"471871cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c9dd468 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c9dd468\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">01<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1da62728 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1da62728\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do we have a written policy that defines acceptable AI use?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dae9ce5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7dae9ce5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-333c875d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"333c875d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">02<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-219cd37b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"219cd37b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who is responsible for reviewing models for bias, accuracy, and potential unintended harm?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-572ed041 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"572ed041\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4de58e7d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4de58e7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">03<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e441a58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e441a58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are our planned AI applications compliant with relevant data privacy and industry-specific requirements?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67b9b612 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"67b9b612\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68c6b8c9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68c6b8c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">04<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-270152ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"270152ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do we have security controls governing access to models, prompts, and outputs?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4de58984 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4de58984\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7854416 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7854416\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">05<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a5902eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a5902eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can we audit or roll back a model if it produces problematic results?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-546914bb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"546914bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24291b22 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24291b22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">06<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2aff22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b2aff22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do we have a plan for incident response if a model fails, or a third-party AI tool is misused?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-690d87f0 indigo-h3 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"690d87f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Culture &amp; change readiness<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12c61103 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12c61103\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A strong position is supported by <a href=\"\/blog\/ai-fails-because-of-leadership-not-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visible leadership commitment<\/a>, experience with organizational change, and employee confidence in new technologies. Adoption is more likely to succeed when people understand the role AI will play in their work and have the support needed to use it effectively.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42de326e e-con-full section-head-margin-bottom e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"42de326e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77edbdde e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"77edbdde\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-307959a8 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"307959a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">01<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-616ff435 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"616ff435\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Does leadership consistently communicate AI as an organizational priority?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2194f52b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2194f52b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9671f7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f9671f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">02<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45cadf4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45cadf4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What has our experience been with previous technology or process changes?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63c26271 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63c26271\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19f9ba02 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"19f9ba02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">03<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-673c7aaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"673c7aaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How do employees currently perceive AI and its potential impact on their roles?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-749094f2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"749094f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49204094 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49204094\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">04<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-433e92b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"433e92b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do we have a communication and training plan for employees who will use AI in their daily work?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fa35625 indigo-h2 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2fa35625\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"04\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The self-assessment scorecard<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6617175d section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6617175d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The six dimensions provide a structured AI readiness evaluation for organizations. This AI readiness assessment tool helps turn the evaluation into a practical score that shows where your organization stands today and which areas may need further attention.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43f6e6d1 indigo-h3 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43f6e6d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to score your AI readiness<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a3e5071 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a3e5071\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRate your organization based on current capabilities, processes, and <a href=\"\/blog\/ai-maturity-assessment-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">level of maturity<\/a>\u00a0rather than planned investments or future capabilities. Use the descriptions for scores 1, 3, and 5 as reference points. Use 2 or 4 when your current capabilities fall between the descriptions for 1, 3, and 5.\n\nA higher score indicates stronger capabilities in that area. Each dimension also carries a weighted value based on its importance to overall AI readiness.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1acaace indigo-h3 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1acaace\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your AI readiness scorecard<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5abb969a mi-table section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5abb969a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mi-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n  <thead>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <th>Dimension<\/th>\r\n      <th>Weight<\/th>\r\n      <th>1 \u2013 Foundational<\/th>\r\n      <th>3 \u2013 Ready<\/th>\r\n      <th>5 \u2013 Advanced<\/th>\r\n      <th>Your score<\/th>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n  <\/thead>\r\n  <tbody>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>Data foundations<\/td>\r\n      <td>25%<\/td>\r\n      <td>Data is difficult to access or trust. Ownership, quality checks, and documentation are limited or missing.<\/td>\r\n      <td>Key data is accessible, ownership is defined, and quality checks are in place for priority use cases.<\/td>\r\n      <td>Critical data is well-documented, continuously monitored for quality, and accessible through reliable, controlled processes.<\/td>\r\n      <td>\/5<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>Strategy &amp; leadership<\/td>\r\n      <td>20%<\/td>\r\n      <td>AI priorities are unclear. Executive ownership, strategic direction, and dedicated resources are missing.<\/td>\r\n      <td>AI priorities and executive sponsorship are established, but funding, accountability, or alignment with business goals may be inconsistent.<\/td>\r\n      <td>AI priorities support business objectives, with accountable executive leadership, defined responsibilities, and committed resources.<\/td>\r\n      <td>\/5<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>Governance, risk &amp; ethics<\/td>\r\n      <td>20%<\/td>\r\n      <td>AI policies, ownership, and risk controls are absent or poorly defined.<\/td>\r\n      <td>AI policies and responsibilities are established, but risk reviews, security measures, or compliance checks are applied inconsistently.<\/td>\r\n      <td>Established policies, regular risk reviews, security controls, and audit processes support responsible AI use.<\/td>\r\n      <td>\/5<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>People, skills &amp; culture<\/td>\r\n      <td>15%<\/td>\r\n      <td>Teams lack the skills, training, or organizational support needed to adopt AI.<\/td>\r\n      <td>Some AI skills and training are available, but employee confidence and adoption vary across teams.<\/td>\r\n      <td>Teams have relevant skills, ongoing training, and organizational support, with AI adoption regularly measured and improved.<\/td>\r\n      <td>\/5<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>Technology &amp; infrastructure<\/td>\r\n      <td>10%<\/td>\r\n      <td>Existing systems and infrastructure limit AI experimentation, integration, or deployment.<\/td>\r\n      <td>Core AI tools and infrastructure are available, but integration, deployment, or monitoring capabilities need improvement.<\/td>\r\n      <td>Infrastructure supports reliable AI integration, deployment, and ongoing performance monitoring.<\/td>\r\n      <td>\/5<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>Use case &amp; value<\/td>\r\n      <td>10%<\/td>\r\n      <td>AI use cases lack defined business objectives, ownership, or success measures.<\/td>\r\n      <td>Priority use cases and expected business outcomes are identified, but value is not consistently measured.<\/td>\r\n      <td>AI use cases have defined baselines, measurable targets, and tracked results that guide future investment decisions.<\/td>\r\n      <td>\/5<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n  <\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c97222 indigo-h3 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c97222\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to calculate your AI readiness score<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6df6d542 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6df6d542\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you have rated all six dimensions, calculate your weighted score using the formula below. Multiply each dimension&#8217;s rating by its assigned weight, add the results, and multiply the total by 20 to get your overall AI readiness score out of 100.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-378d31c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"378d31c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>AI readiness score calculation:<\/strong><br \/><strong>Weighted score<\/strong> = (Data foundations \u00d7 0.25) + (Strategy &amp; leadership \u00d7 0.20) + (Governance, risk &amp; ethics \u00d7 0.20) + (People, skills &amp; culture \u00d7 0.15) + (Technology &amp; infrastructure \u00d7 0.10) + (Use case &amp; value \u00d7 0.10)<br \/><strong>Final AI readiness score<\/strong> = Weighted score \u00d7 20Example: If your weighted score is 3.5, your overall AI readiness score is 70 out of 100.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8750f6 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8750f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExample: If your weighted score is 3.5, your overall AI readiness score is 70 out of 100.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f5491ce indigo-h3 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f5491ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to read your result<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-107416f0 e-grid e-con-full section-head-margin-bottom e-con e-child\" data-id=\"107416f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-516f2b58 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-tablet-position-inline-start card-shadow elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"516f2b58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFoundational\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSignificant capability gaps exist. Essential requirements across data, strategy, technology, and governance need attention.\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a872567 elementor-position-inline-start card-shadow elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"a872567\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDeveloping\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSome foundational capabilities are in place, but gaps in resources, processes, or organizational readiness may limit progress.\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fe3c968 elementor-position-inline-start card-shadow elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"2fe3c968\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReady\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYour organization has the core capabilities needed to pursue priority AI initiatives, with some areas requiring improvement.\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55d6e1be elementor-position-inline-start card-shadow elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"55d6e1be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdvanced\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYour organization has established AI capabilities and processes that support broader adoption and scaling.\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4737dffb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4737dffb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe total score is only part of the picture. Look at the individual dimension scores as well. A high overall score can still hide a significant weakness in an area such as data or governance. Identifying these gaps helps direct investment and attention to the capabilities that could affect the success of AI initiatives.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f6d1706 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f6d1706\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor organizations looking for a broader AI readiness checklist, these six dimensions can provide a practical framework for reviewing the capabilities, processes, and resources needed to move forward with AI.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32ab04a8 indigo-h2 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32ab04a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"05\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Turning results into an AI roadmap<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15b626a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15b626a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An AI readiness assessment is a starting point for action. The goal is not to achieve perfect readiness across every dimension, but to understand where to focus first and how to sequence the next steps. The value of an AI transformation readiness assessment is in identifying the capabilities that need attention and using those insights to shape <a href=\"\/blog\/navigating-ai-transformation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a practical AI strategy and roadmap<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-337f7a7 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"337f7a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Start by separating quick wins from foundational improvements. A quick win is a focused use case with a clear business outcome that can move forward with the capabilities already in place. A foundational improvement addresses a structural gap, such as strengthening <a href=\"\/data-services\/data-governance-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data governance<\/a>, developing critical skills, or establishing an AI usage policy. These improvements may take longer, but they can create the conditions for future AI initiatives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35bf910 indigo-h3 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35bf910\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Build your AI strategy &amp; roadmap<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2873b782 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2873b782\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Use the assessment results to create a practical AI strategy or roadmap that <a href=\"\/portfolio\/execuitive-ai-roadmap-for-retail-enterprise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">connects readiness gaps with specific actions and priorities<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fc5a376 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5fc5a376\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-366c6436 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"366c6436\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2a4731 indigo-h4 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b2a4731\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Focus on the biggest gaps<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f13b610 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f13b610\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSome areas will need more work than others. Data and governance, for example, can take time to strengthen. Addressing these areas early can make later AI initiatives easier to implement and manage.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18f88940 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"18f88940\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2335fac2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2335fac2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e56e2bb indigo-h4 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e56e2bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Start with one focused pilot<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1907f39b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1907f39b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChoose a use case that fits your current capabilities and has a clear business outcome. A focused pilot gives the team an opportunity to test the approach, measure results, and build a case for further investment.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-784e2ecd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"784e2ecd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2003eb66 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2003eb66\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-258dcf3e indigo-h4 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"258dcf3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Develop capabilities as you go<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44854e53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44854e53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe pilot may reveal gaps in skills, infrastructure, data, or governance. Use those findings to decide where additional investment or development is needed.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18264e0c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"18264e0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b662fd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7b662fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4325003e indigo-h4 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4325003e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Scale when the organization is ready<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54b96066 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54b96066\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/blog\/how-enterprises-scale-ai-without-losing-accountability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moving from individual pilots to broader adoption requires clear ownership<\/a>, reliable data, appropriate infrastructure, and effective governance. Address these requirements before expanding AI across more teams or business processes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-233b71e2 indigo-h3 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"233b71e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Revisit your assessment regularly<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d65b95e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d65b95e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnterprise AI readiness will change over time. Data infrastructure will improve, employees will develop new skills, governance practices will evolve, and new AI use cases will emerge. Revisit the assessment periodically to see what has changed and update the roadmap accordingly.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a1f9a5d section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a1f9a5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe assessment should be used as a practical reference for decision-making. It shows where the organization is today and provides a basis for deciding what to work on next.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-408f0c92 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"408f0c92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ai-readiness-evaluation.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-224481\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ai-readiness-evaluation.webp 860w, https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ai-readiness-evaluation-300x159.webp 300w, https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ai-readiness-evaluation-768x406.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fd3b5f9 indigo-h2 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5fd3b5f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"06\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common AI readiness gaps<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-239864c0 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"239864c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe assessment can also reveal recurring gaps that affect enterprise AI readiness. Organizations may have a clear ambition for AI while still lacking some of the capabilities required to execute it effectively.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14cf0099 e-con-full e-grid section-head-margin-bottom e-con e-child\" data-id=\"14cf0099\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5058d0d3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5058d0d3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b8870d7 indigo-h4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b8870d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">No prioritized use cases<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19f62f91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19f62f91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAI initiatives can become too broad when teams pursue the technology without defining a specific business problem. Start with a focused use case, clear objective, and a measurable business metric.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ad31965 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ad31965\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2afc6f9e indigo-h4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2afc6f9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Skills gaps<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33bfb7e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33bfb7e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Technology investments do not automatically provide the expertise needed to use AI effectively. Assess the skills required for each initiative and combine tooling investments with <a href=\"\/blog\/build-vs-buy-ai-talent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upskilling, hiring, or external expertise<\/a> where necessary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18087b85 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"18087b85\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11732282 indigo-h4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"11732282\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Governance gaps<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f502c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24f502c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/blog\/ai-governance-checklist-9-controls-to-enforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Establish clear ownership for compliance, security, model performance, and responsible AI practices<\/a>, with processes to monitor and address issues after deployment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b4593c5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b4593c5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6140a1a3 indigo-h4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6140a1a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pilots that do not reach production<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-674d10c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"674d10c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/blog\/ai-pilot-failure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Successful proofs of concept can stall<\/a> when there is no clear ownership for moving them into operational use. Assign responsibility for the transition from pilot to production and define the resources required to support the solution.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-573925e1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"573925e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a06edf8 indigo-h4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a06edf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">AI activity without a clear roadmap<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b658ff5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b658ff5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVisible AI activity can create the impression of progress without delivering meaningful business value. Every significant initiative should connect to the organization&#8217;s AI strategy\/roadmap, have appropriate sponsorship, and have the resources required for implementation.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37c925f0 indigo-h2 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37c925f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"07\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take the next step towards AI readiness<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e59df10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e59df10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAI readiness is not defined by a single capability. It depends on how well your strategy, data, technology, talent, governance, and culture work together. A weakness in any one area can affect the success of an AI initiative, even when the other pieces are in place.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-279a5efb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"279a5efb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe scorecard provides a useful starting point. It can help you understand where your organization stands and highlights the areas that need closer attention. But self-assessment has its limits.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64ffbc8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64ffbc8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>That is where 10Pearls can help. Our <a href=\"\/artificial-intelligence\/ai-consulting-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI consulting services<\/a> go beyond a checklist by evaluating your organization against industry peers, assessing data and infrastructure, and turning identified gaps into a prioritized, resourced roadmap. We help enterprises move from initial assessment to practical AI implementation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-679d57af section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"679d57af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/get-in-touch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talk to our AI readiness team<\/a> to turn your self-assessment into an actionable plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26950a90 indigo-btn indigo-btn--solid elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"26950a90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/get-in-touch\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Talk to our AI readiness team<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b0729ad indigo-h2 section-title-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b0729ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"08\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs about AI readiness assessment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d29b429 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"5d29b429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1560\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1560\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is an AI readiness assessment? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1560\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c83e06a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c83e06a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26cad513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26cad513\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAn AI readiness assessment evaluates whether an organization has the strategy, data, technology, skills, governance, and culture needed to adopt and scale AI effectively. It helps identify capability gaps, assess potential risks, and determine which areas to address before investing further in AI initiatives.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1561\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1561\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the dimensions of AI readiness? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1561\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-646683a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"646683a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a9ef5b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a9ef5b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe six dimensions of an AI readiness framework are strategy and use cases, data, technology and infrastructure, talent and skills, governance, risk and ethics, and culture and change readiness. Together, these areas provide a broader view of organizational AI readiness and the capabilities needed to support successful adoption.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1562\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1562\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do you assess your organization's AI readiness? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1562\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63501a30 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63501a30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48f5fd62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48f5fd62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can assess organizational AI readiness by reviewing each of the six dimensions against your current capabilities, processes, resources, and level of AI maturity. An AI readiness checklist can help structure the review, while an AI readiness assessment tool or scorecard can provide a consistent way to identify strengths and areas that need attention.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1563\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1563\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What does an AI-ready enterprise look like? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1563\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-455a6ca2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"455a6ca2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c042bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c042bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAn AI-ready enterprise has clear business priorities for AI, reliable and accessible data, appropriate technology and infrastructure, relevant skills, effective governance, and a culture that can support organizational change. It also has clear ownership and processes for moving AI initiatives from initial use cases through implementation and broader adoption.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1564\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1564\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does an AI readiness assessment take? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1564\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66df1306 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"66df1306\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6734ef62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6734ef62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe time required depends on the organization&#8217;s size and complexity and the depth of the review. A self-assessment using an AI readiness checklist can provide an initial view in a short session. A more detailed AI readiness evaluation may involve interviews, documentation reviews, technical analysis, and input from multiple teams.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1565\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1565\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What's the difference between AI readiness and data readiness? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1565\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-777b532e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"777b532e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38e2ab71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38e2ab71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>AI data readiness focuses on whether the data needed for a specific use case is available and properly governed. It also considers factors such as data quantity, labeling, validation, trust, and ongoing monitoring.<\/p><p>AI readiness is broader. It also considers strategy, technology, talent, governance, and organizational culture, since successful AI adoption depends on more than the underlying data.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-403b9cc7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"403b9cc7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-749d23c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"749d23c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6676484a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6676484a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#01\">What is an AI readiness assessment?<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dfe2044 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4dfe2044\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#02\">The dimensions of AI readiness<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22b747c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22b747c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#03\">How to evaluate each dimension<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33612e43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"33612e43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#04\">The self-assessment scorecard<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54ecfced elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54ecfced\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#05\">Turning results into an AI roadmap<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2de88df8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2de88df8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#06\">Common AI readiness gaps<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b09e151 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b09e151\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#07\">Take the next step towards AI readiness<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50cb979c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50cb979c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#08\">FAQs about AI readiness assessment<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fa8278e section-padding e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1fa8278e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-255bafe2 indigo-h2 section-head-margin-bottom elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"255bafe2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Related blogs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48f838cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-insights_section_widget\" data-id=\"48f838cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"insights_section_widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\/* \u2500\u2500 Widget wrapper \u2500\u2500 *\/\n\t\t#isw-48f838cb {\n\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\tpadding: 0 40px; 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