SME AI Readiness Diagnostic

Diagnostic

10-factor AI readiness

For each factor, choose the option that best describes your business today. Be honest — the score is only useful if it reflects reality.

LeadershipA named person owns AI adoption and outcomes.

WorkflowWe have identified repetitive workflows with measurable baselines.

DataWe know which data can and cannot be used with AI tools.

SecurityAI tools are approved rather than adopted ad hoc.

Human reviewConsequential outputs have defined human review.

MeasurementWe track time/cost/quality before and after AI adoption.

SkillsStaff receive role-relevant AI training.

GovernanceWe have a written policy for AI use and incidents.

SuppliersWe review data terms, retention and lock-in before buying.

ChangeWe have capacity to redesign workflows rather than bolt AI onto broken processes.

Readiness score

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If you use this commercially, send the client a one-page summary containing: top 3 gaps, one workflow worth piloting, one risk to resolve first, and the metric that will define success.

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Where does your business actually stand?

10-factor AI readiness

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