Checklist

Enterprise AI Readiness Checklist

Use this checklist before you approve an AI pilot, budget a production rollout, or tell teams to scale beyond experimentation.

• Is there a clear workflow or operating decision the AI capability is meant to improve?
• Are data definitions stable enough that users will trust AI-generated output?
• Is there a named owner for business validation, exception handling, and model usage?
• Can the team measure cycle-time improvement, effort reduction, or insight-speed improvement?
• Are controls in place for high-risk outputs, review steps, and escalation handling?
• Does the current operating model support production use, or only a pilot demo?

The strongest AI programs start with operational discipline, not enthusiasm alone.