AI readiness isn't about technology
The businesses that get the most from AI aren't necessarily the most technically sophisticated. They're the ones with clean processes, accessible data, and clear problems to solve.
Here's how to assess where you stand.
The checklist
1. Data accessibility
- Can your team access the data they need without asking IT?
- Is your data stored in structured, queryable formats?
- Do you have a single source of truth for key business metrics?
2. Process documentation
- Are your core business processes documented?
- Can you identify which tasks are repetitive and rule-based?
- Do you know where your team spends the most time on manual work?
3. Clear business objectives
- Can you articulate specific outcomes you want from AI?
- Do you have metrics to measure success?
- Is there executive buy-in for AI investment?
4. Data quality
- Is your data clean, consistent, and up to date?
- Do you have processes for data validation?
- Are there known data quality issues you need to address first?
5. Team readiness
- Is your team open to adopting new tools?
- Do you have internal champions who can drive adoption?
- Are there training needs to address?
Scoring your readiness
4-5 areas strong: You're ready. AI can deliver immediate value. Start with our free consultation.
2-3 areas strong: You're close. Consider our Data Strategy Consulting to fill the gaps.
0-1 areas strong: Start with foundations. Our AI Readiness Audit will give you a clear roadmap.
The good news
No business starts perfectly ready. The point of this checklist isn't to gatekeep — it's to help you prioritise. And wherever you are, we can help you get to where AI creates real value.