The checklist below highlights the foundations that dramatically improve your chances of success with AI adoption. Tick what applies to your organisation:
- You’ve assigned a clear owner to lead the AI adoption initiative.
- The leadership team has a basic understanding of AI and is aligned on expected outcomes and priorities.
- Leadership understands both the benefits and risks associated with AI.
- There’s a shared understanding that AI adoption is not just a tech rollout—it’s a major change project.
- Leadership is taking a holistic view of the solution, beyond just the technology being proposed.
- There’s awareness that AI solutions need to work within a broader ecosystem of digital tools and systems.
- AI is being treated as a long-term business capability—not a one-off project.
Use this list to assess your AI readiness assessment. The more boxes you tick, the better your chances of turning your AI investment into lasting value.