AI readiness depends on five dimensions: strategy, data, people, process, and governance.

Most organizations are strongest in strategy intent and weakest in data and governance.

Key findings

Strategy without data stalls

Clear ambitions quickly hit limits when the underlying information is fragmented across tools.

People readiness is underestimated

Training and role clarity matter as much as technical capability for sustained adoption.

Governance enables speed

Simple, early rules for data use and review let teams move faster with less risk.

By the numbers

  • Strategy64
  • People48
  • Process45
  • Data37
  • Governance29
Illustrative: average readiness score by dimension (0 to 100)

What this means

  • Assess all five dimensions before committing budget to a platform.
  • Close the largest gap first, usually data or governance.
  • Revisit readiness every quarter as projects mature.

Our perspective

Readiness is not a gate you pass once. It is a practice. The most effective teams treat the framework as a recurring check that keeps investments tied to real capability.