AI Readiness Assessment Guide

This guide is designed to help organisations of all sizes assess their readiness for AI adoption and identify the key areas to focus on.

What is AI Readiness?

AI readiness refers to an organisation’s ability to successfully adopt and benefit from artificial intelligence technologies. It encompasses several dimensions:

• Data readiness - The quality, accessibility, and governance of your data
• Technical infrastructure - Your systems and platforms
• Skills and talent - The capabilities of your team
• Culture and leadership - Organisational readiness for change
• Strategy and use cases - Clear business objectives for AI

How to Use This Guide

Work through each section with your team:

1. Assess your current state - Use the questions in each section to evaluate where you are
2. Identify gaps - Note areas where you score low or need improvement
3. Prioritise actions - Focus on the most impactful areas first
4. Create a roadmap - Develop a plan with clear milestones

Data Readiness

Key questions to consider:

• Do you have access to the data needed for AI applications?
• Is your data well-organised and documented?
• Do you have data governance policies in place?
• Can different systems share data effectively?

Technical Infrastructure

Key questions to consider:

• Do you have cloud or computing infrastructure for AI workloads?
• Can your systems integrate with AI tools and platforms?
• Do you have appropriate security measures in place?

Skills and Talent

Key questions to consider:

• Do you have team members with data science or AI skills?
• Is there appetite for AI training among your staff?
• Do you have relationships with universities or training providers?

Next Steps

After completing your assessment, contact AIGA to discuss your results and explore how we can support your AI journey.