Adam ScholesAI
AI Readiness Audit

Know Before You Invest

A focused 2-4 week engagement that gives you clarity on AI opportunities and a roadmap to act on them. Cut through the hype and find what actually makes sense for your business.

2-4 Week EngagementExecutive-Ready ReportActionable Roadmap

What is an AI Readiness Audit?

An AI Readiness Audit is a comprehensive assessment that evaluates your organization's preparedness for AI adoption. It identifies the highest-value opportunities, gaps to address, and provides a clear roadmap for implementation.

Unlike generic assessments, our audit is tailored to your industry, business model, and strategic goals—ensuring you invest in AI initiatives that deliver measurable ROI.

The 4-Dimension Assessment

We evaluate your organization across four critical dimensions to provide a complete picture of your AI readiness.

AI Maturity

Evaluate your organization's current AI capabilities, culture, and leadership readiness for AI adoption.

Data Readiness

Assess data quality, accessibility, governance, and infrastructure to support AI initiatives.

Technical Infrastructure

Review your technology stack, integration capabilities, and scalability for AI implementation.

Use Case Prioritization

Identify and rank AI opportunities by ROI potential, feasibility, and strategic alignment.

What You'll Receive

A comprehensive package of deliverables designed to give you clarity and confidence in your AI strategy.

Deliverables Package

  • AI Readiness Scorecard with detailed ratings across all dimensions
  • Prioritized use case roadmap with ROI projections
  • Data gap analysis and remediation recommendations
  • Technical architecture recommendations
  • Budget and timeline estimates for top opportunities
  • Executive presentation for stakeholder alignment

Our Audit Process

A structured 2-4 week engagement designed to deliver actionable insights

1

Discovery & Interviews

We conduct stakeholder interviews and gather information about your business goals, challenges, and current processes.

2

Data & Infrastructure Review

Our team evaluates your data quality, systems, and technical capabilities to assess AI readiness.

3

Analysis & Modeling

We analyze findings, model potential use cases, and calculate projected ROI for each opportunity.

4

Roadmap Presentation

You receive a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations and a prioritized implementation roadmap.

Is This Right for You?

The AI Readiness Audit is ideal for organizations at a crossroads with AI.

Companies considering AI but unsure where to start
Organizations that have tried AI initiatives and want to reset
Leadership teams needing data-driven business cases for AI investment
Companies preparing for digital transformation

Ready to Act on Your Roadmap?

After your audit, our Fractional Chief AI Officer service can help you execute on the recommendations—providing the leadership and hands-on expertise to turn your roadmap into reality.

Learn About Fractional CAIO

Common Questions About the Audit

Everything you need to know before getting started

A typical audit takes 2-4 weeks depending on organization size and complexity. This includes stakeholder interviews, data/infrastructure review, analysis, and final presentation. We work around your team's availability to minimize disruption.
Minimal preparation is required. We'll need access to key stakeholders for 30-60 minute interviews, high-level documentation of your current systems, and read-only access to relevant data sources. We provide a detailed preparation checklist after kickoff.
That's valuable insight! Our audit identifies specific gaps and provides a remediation roadmap. Many organizations benefit from knowing exactly what to address before investing in AI initiatives. We'll prioritize the quickest wins to accelerate your readiness.
Yes. We conduct audits entirely remotely using secure video conferencing and collaboration tools. For organizations preferring on-site engagement, we can accommodate that as well.
Yes. Mutual NDAs are standard for all engagements. We can use your NDA template or provide ours. Your proprietary information and business strategies remain fully confidential.
We offer flexible billing with monthly invoicing. Enterprise payment terms (Net 30/45/60) are available. Retainer engagements are billed monthly in advance, while project work can be structured with milestone-based payments.
All data is handled on enterprise-grade infrastructure with encryption at rest and in transit. We never use client data to train AI models. Upon engagement completion, all client data is either transferred to you or securely deleted per your preference.
Absolutely. We're technology agnostic and integrate with your existing tech stack. We regularly collaborate with client IT teams, system integrators, and other vendors to ensure seamless implementation.

Ready to Get Clarity on AI?

Let's discuss your situation and see if an AI Readiness Audit is the right next step for your business.