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AI Transformation Readiness Assessment

Is your organization actually ready to invest in AI transformation — before you commit budget?

A structured, 30-criteria scoring model across 6 dimensions that replaces opinion with an evidence-based readiness baseline, delivered as a scored Excel workbook.

30 Criteria6 DimensionsRAG-ScoredExcel WorkbookNo Macros
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AI Transformation Readiness Assessment
$65 USD · one-time purchase

Delivered as an Excel workbook. Download immediately after purchase.

Format Excel .xlsx  ·  Pages 8 tabs  ·  Macros None
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■ Instant download  ·  ■ No macros  ·  ■ Excel 2016+

The Problem

Most AI programmes start with the wrong question.

They ask "which AI use case should we pick?" before asking "are we actually ready to deliver it?" The result: stalled pilots, failed business cases, and programmes that never move past the PowerPoint.

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No structured viewLeadership has opinions on AI readiness but no consistent, scored evidence base to bring to a board or steering committee.
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Gut-feel prioritisationDecisions about which AI initiative to fund are driven by executive enthusiasm rather than a defensible readiness gap analysis.
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Wasted discovery spendOrganisations commission expensive consultants to assess readiness when the real gap is a structured framework, not more headcount.
Pilot graveyard riskWithout a readiness baseline, AI pilots are launched into gaps (data, governance, talent) that doom them before a line of code is written.
How It Works

The scoring framework.

Six dimensions. Thirty criteria. Every score colour-coded RAG so gaps are visible at a glance.

01
Strategy & VisionAI mandate, executive sponsorship, business alignment, investment commitment
5 criteria
02
Data ReadinessQuality, governance, accessibility, lineage, pipeline maturity
5 criteria
03
Technology & InfrastructureCloud posture, MLOps capability, integration architecture, tooling
5 criteria
04
People & SkillsData science talent, AI literacy, training programme, hiring pipeline
5 criteria
05
Process & Operating ModelDelivery methodology, change management, cross-functional alignment
5 criteria
06
Governance & EthicsAI policy, risk controls, regulatory posture, explainability framework
5 criteria
Key Term
Readiness Assessment
A structured evaluation of whether an organization is positioned to invest in a transformation initiative before committing budget — replacing opinion with scored, dimensional evidence.
What’s Inside

Every tab, explained.

Open the workbook and know exactly where to go and what to enter.

TAB 1
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to scoring your organisation accurately
TAB 2
Scoring Input
Score each of the 30 criteria on a 1–5 scale
TAB 3
RAG Dashboard
Colour-coded view of your readiness profile by dimension
TAB 4
Executive Summary
One-page board-ready readiness snapshot
TAB 5
Gap Analysis
Ranked list of gaps by dimension and severity
TAB 6
Benchmark
How your scores compare to typical transformation programmes
TAB 7
Action Planner
Priority actions per dimension with owner and timeline fields
TAB 8
Glossary
Definition of every criterion to ensure consistent scoring
RAG Score
Per-dimension colour-coded readiness rating
Overall %
Weighted aggregate readiness score
Gap Register
Ranked list of priority gaps to close
Board Snapshot
One-page executive-ready summary
Who It’s For

Built for the people who have to defend the number.

Programme & Transformation Leads

Build the evidence base before committing programme budget to an AI initiative that the organisation is not ready to deliver.

CIOs & CTOs

Walk into a board or steering committee with a scored, dimensional view of AI readiness — not a consultant's opinion.

Consultants & System Integrators

Replace ad-hoc discovery workshops with a structured, repeatable scoring instrument you can run with any client in under a day.

Part of the AI Transformation Suite

This tool is included in the AI Transformation Suite bundle alongside the Estimation Model and ROI Model.

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Frequently Asked

Questions buyers ask before scoring their organisation.

What is an AI readiness assessment?

A structured evaluation of whether an organization is positioned to invest in an AI transformation initiative before committing budget, scored across dimensions such as strategy, data, technology, people, process, and governance.

How is this different from a generic maturity model?

Generic maturity models measure general digital capability. This assessment is scoped specifically to AI investment decisions, weighted toward the gaps that most commonly stall AI programmes: data governance, model risk controls, and AI-specific skills.

Can this replace a consulting engagement, or does it supplement one?

Either. Used alone, it gives an internal team a scored, defensible readiness baseline without commissioning external discovery. Used alongside a consulting engagement, it gives the consulting team a structured starting instrument rather than a blank-page workshop.

AI Transformation Readiness Assessment

Score your organisation across 30 criteria before you commit a single pound of AI budget.

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