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AI Readiness Assessment

Know exactly where you stand with AI.

The complete diagnostic system for assessing AI readiness across six capability dimensions. A methodology, 30 scored questions, and a professional toolkit; everything you need to assess, understand, and act.

6
Dimensions assessed
30
Scored questions
8
Professional files
90
Day roadmap
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No consulting required
Works for any organization size
Complete system; not a teaser
Use it yourself or bring in support

Most AI initiatives stall. Not because the technology fails.

Because the organization was never assessed. The gaps show up later as failed integrations, stalled adoption, and compliance surprises. A structured diagnostic at the start changes everything.

Strategy without structure

Enthusiasm is not a strategy. Without a framework, use cases get chosen by whoever volunteers and resources go where the loudest voice points.

Capability without guardrails

Teams build AI systems faster than they build governance. Then regulatory requirements arrive and deployment halts because nobody established who decides what.

Deployment without measurement

AI systems run, but nobody can prove they are working. Without baselines and KPIs, investment decisions are based on faith. Faith has a limited budget cycle.

Assess readiness across 6 dimensions

The 6 I’s framework captures everything it takes to make AI work; not just technically, but operationally, culturally, and sustainably.

Intent
Why are we doing this?
Intelligence
Where does AI fit?
Infrastructure
With what tools and data?
Integrity
Governed how?
Ingenuity
By whom?
Impact
Proving what?

The Book. The Toolkit. Or Both.

The toolkit includes the book. Most people grab the toolkit.

THE GUIDE/METHODOLOGY
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The AI Readiness Guide
The complete methodology. +80 pages, 15,000+ words across 7 chapters. Everything you need to understand and run the assessment.
  • Deep dive into the 6 I’s framework
  • 30 scored questions with rubrics
  • Gap profiling methodology
  • 90-day roadmap design
  • Findings presentation structure
  • Industry variations (finance, legal, healthcare)
$49
Get the Guide
BEST VALUE
THE COMPLETE TOOLKIT
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AI Readiness Assessment Toolkit
Everything in the book plus 8 professional files. The complete system for running a diagnostic from start to finish. This is the one most people choose.
  • The full guide & methodology (included)
  • Assessment Scoring Workbook (xlsx)
  • Stakeholder Interview Guide
  • Document Review Checklist
  • Findings Report Template
  • Executive Summary One-Pager
  • 90-Day Roadmap Template
  • Findings Presentation (pptx, 15 slides)
  • Re-Assessment Tracker (xlsx)
  • + BONUS GUIGES
$79
BEST Value – Get the Complete Toolkit →

8 files. One complete system.

Every file is designed to work together. The book gives you the methodology. The toolkit gives you the instruments.

XLSX
Assessment Scoring Workbook
30 questions across 6 dimension tabs. Auto-calculated gap profiles. Lifecycle-weighted targets. Built-in roadmap planner.
DOCX
Stakeholder Interview Guide
Opening script. Role-to-dimension mapping. All 30 questions with scoring and evidence fields. Print and carry.
DOCX
Document Review Checklist
31 documents organized by dimension. Exists/missing tracking. Quality assessment fields. Summary template.
DOCX
Findings Report Template
Complete deliverable. Executive summary. Dimension-by-dimension findings. Critical gap analysis. 90-day roadmap.
DOCX
Executive Summary One-Pager
Leadership-ready. Score table. Critical gap. Top 3 recommendations. For board decks and quick briefings.
DOCX
90-Day Roadmap Template
Month 1/2/3 phasing. Quick wins checklist. Dependency notes. 90-day review checkpoint questions.
PPTX
Findings Presentation
15-slide deck. Dimension score cards. Gap profile placeholder. Roadmap. Speaker notes.
XLSX
Re-Assessment Tracker
Track scores across 5 assessment cycles. Auto-calculated trends. Assessment notes. Progress visualization data.

The organizations that succeed with AI do not succeed because they picked the right technology. They succeed because they understood their own terrain before they started building on it.

— The AI Readiness Diagnostic

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Not sure yet? Start here.

The Initial Diagnostic Guide is an 80 page guide with 30 scored questions (5 per dimension), profile interpretation, and your first main action steps. Genuine value; not a teaser.

  • The 6 I’s framework explained
  • 6 scored questions with rubrics
  • Profile interpretation guide
  • Your first 3 action steps
  • 15 minutes to complete
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Questions

What is the difference between the book and the toolkit?
The book is the methodology; 15,000+ words explaining the framework, the questions, the scoring, and the roadmap design. The toolkit is the methodology plus the instruments; 8 professional files (spreadsheets, templates, presentation) that let you actually run the diagnostic. The toolkit includes the book.
Can I use this to assess my own organization?
Yes. The diagnostic is designed for anyone who needs to assess AI readiness; whether you are a CEO evaluating your own company, a team lead assessing your department, or an advisor working with an external organization.
How long does the full diagnostic take?
The full diagnostic typically takes 1-3 weeks depending on scope, and involves stakeholder interviews, document review, scoring, gap profiling, and a findings presentation.
What organization sizes does this work for?
The methodology has been tested with organizations ranging from 30-person professional services practices to 5,000-person enterprises. The framework scales; the same 6 dimensions apply at every size. What changes is the scope of the diagnostic and the number of stakeholders interviewed.
Do I need consulting experience to use this?
No. The book walks you through every step, and the toolkit provides every instrument you need. If you can conduct a structured conversation and score it honestly, you can run this diagnostic.
What format are the files?
The toolkit includes .xlsx (Excel), .docx (Word), .pptx (PowerPoint), and .html files. All standard formats that work with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and LibreOffice.

Map your terrain before
you start building.

The diagnostic is how organizations that succeed with AI get their start. Now it is your turn.