With 76% of IT leaders agreeing that generative AI will be significant or transformative for their organizations [1] the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has become not just a trend, but a necessity for organizations to remain competitive and relevant. However, the journey towards AI implementation is not a simple one – AI readiness requires careful planning, strategic alignment and a comprehensive understanding of your organizational landscape.
Organizations must not only consider the technological aspects, but also focus on how AI will be deployed, adopted and used within their workforce. Your AI strategies must enable quick pivoting to adapt to evolving social, technical, economic and political trends in real-time. As AI accelerates change and disrupts industries, organizations must transition from outdated contingency planning models to a philosophy of readiness for constant change.
Embarking on or advancing your journey in AI begins with a pivotal first step: conducting a comprehensive AI readiness assessment.
Five Dimensions of AI readiness
Consider the following five key dimensions of AI readiness:

- Opportunity discovery: Identify where AI can add value within your organization and develop a strong business case to justify investment into AI initiatives.

