Purpose: This framework helps you assess your organization's readiness to successfully implement AI initiatives across six critical dimensions.
Time Required: 45-60 minutes for thorough assessment
Recommended Participants: Cross-functional leadership team (CIO/CTO, PMO, Data, HR, Legal)
Assessment Dimensions
1. Strategy & Leadership
| Criteria |
Score (1-5) |
Evidence / Notes |
| AI strategy aligned with business objectives |
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| Executive sponsorship and commitment |
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| Clear AI vision communicated across organization |
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| Budget allocated for AI initiatives |
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| AI success metrics defined and tracked |
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Strategy & Leadership Score: _____ / 25
2. Governance & Risk Management
| Criteria |
Score (1-5) |
Evidence / Notes |
| AI governance framework established |
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| Ethical AI principles defined |
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| Risk assessment process for AI projects |
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| Compliance with relevant regulations (GDPR, etc.) |
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| Decision rights and escalation paths defined |
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Governance & Risk Score: _____ / 25
3. Data Foundation
| Criteria |
Score (1-5) |
Evidence / Notes |
| Data quality standards in place |
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| Data governance and ownership clear |
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| Data accessible and integrated across systems |
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| Data privacy and security controls adequate |
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| Data infrastructure scalable for AI workloads |
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Data Foundation Score: _____ / 25
4. Talent & Skills
| Criteria |
Score (1-5) |
Evidence / Notes |
| AI skills gap identified and documented |
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| Training programs for AI literacy |
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| Access to AI/ML expertise (internal or external) |
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| Cross-functional AI teams established |
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| Talent retention strategies for AI skills |
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Talent & Skills Score: _____ / 25
5. Technology & Infrastructure
| Criteria |
Score (1-5) |
Evidence / Notes |
| Cloud/computing infrastructure for AI workloads |
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| MLOps practices and tools in place |
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| AI model development and testing capabilities |
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| Integration with existing systems feasible |
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| Model monitoring and management processes |
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Technology & Infrastructure Score: _____ / 25
6. Culture & Change Management
| Criteria |
Score (1-5) |
Evidence / Notes |
| Leadership models AI adoption and learning |
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| Psychological safety for experimentation |
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| Change management processes for AI adoption |
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| Stakeholder engagement and communication |
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| Innovation mindset and continuous learning culture |
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Culture & Change Score: _____ / 25