Chapter 63

The AI Strategy Toolkit

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Assessment Tools

AI Readiness Scorecard: - Data infrastructure (0-10) - Technical capabilities (0-10) - Leadership buy-in (0-10) - Change capacity (0-10) - Budget reality (0-10)

Score interpretation: - 40-50: Ready for transformation - 30-39: Needs preparation - 20-29: Requires foundation building - Below 20: Not yet viable

Strategy Frameworks

The AI Transformation Canvas: 1. Current State Pain Points 2. AI Opportunity Map 3. Capability Requirements 4. Implementation Phases 5. Risk Mitigation Plan 6. Success Metrics 7. Investment Timeline 8. ROI Projections

Communication Templates

Executive AI Briefing Structure: 1. Business imperative (30 seconds) 2. Competitive landscape (2 minutes) 3. Opportunity assessment (5 minutes) 4. Investment required (2 minutes) 5. Expected returns (3 minutes) 6. Next steps (1 minute)