AI readiness assessment: find out where AI could actually help
The honest first step, before you spend a penny on tools. A clear-eyed look at where AI could genuinely help your business, and where it can't.
An AI readiness assessment is the simplest way to find out whether AI is worth your time, without committing to a big project or a single vendor. It is a clear, fixed-scope review of your business that ends with a straight answer: where AI could genuinely help, what it would take to do it safely, and what to do first.
It is built for leaders who keep hearing they should “do something with AI” but have no neutral way to judge what is real and what is noise.
What the assessment covers
- Your goals and pressures. What you are actually trying to achieve, so any AI use is tied to the business, not the hype.
- Where AI could help. A practical look at your processes to spot the genuine opportunities, and to rule out the false ones.
- Your data and risk. An honest view of what is safe to use, what is not, and what would need to change first.
- Effort and cost, roughly. A realistic sense of what each opportunity would take, so you can weigh it up properly.
- A clear first move. The one or two things worth doing now, and the things to leave alone.
What you walk away with
A short, plain-English report you can act on and share with your team. No jargon, no 60-slide deck, and no pressure to buy anything. If the honest answer is “not yet,” you will get that too, with the reasons.
How it works
- A short kick-off conversation to understand your business and what is prompting the AI question.
- A focused review of the relevant processes, data and constraints.
- A written recommendation with prioritised opportunities and a sensible first step.
- A walk-through call so you and your team can ask anything before you decide what happens next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I actually get at the end?
A clear written recommendation you can act on: the real opportunities, the risks, a rough sense of effort, and a recommended first step. Plus a call to talk it through.
How long does it take?
Usually a couple of weeks, depending on the size of your business and how quickly people are available.
Do you need access to our systems or data?
Not deep access. I need enough understanding of your processes and where your data lives to give honest advice, but the assessment is about judgement, not a technical audit.
Who needs to be involved on our side?
Usually a decision-maker and one or two people who know how the relevant work actually gets done day to day. It does not need a big committee.
Is it worth it if we are not even sure we want AI?
That is exactly when it is most useful. The point is to get a clear, unbiased answer before you spend money, including the answer “not yet.”
What happens after the assessment?
Entirely your call. Some clients act on the recommendations themselves, some ask me to help with strategy or governance next, and some decide the timing is not right. There is no obligation either way.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the size and complexity of your business. The best next step is a quick call so I can give you a clear figure.