What we assess
- Value: the ten to fifteen workflows where AI can remove cost, cycle time or risk, ranked by return and effort.
- Data: whether the data those workflows need is complete, owned and trustworthy enough to automate.
- Operating model: decision rights, process documentation and handoffs. AI cannot automate a process nobody has written down.
- Risk and governance: your current AI use, shadow tools, policy gaps and regulatory exposure.
- People: leadership fluency, team readiness and the training that will actually change behavior.
What you receive
- An executive readout with a ranked AI opportunity map and the three decisions blocking progress.
- A 90-day AI roadmap: pilots, owners, dates, budget range and the measure of success for each.
- An AI use policy draft and a short list of governance controls to put in place first.
- A data and process gap register, so IT, finance and operations know exactly what to fix.
Who it is for
CEOs, COOs and CFOs at growth-stage and mid-market companies who are under pressure to show AI results, and want an independent, vendor-neutral view before committing budget to platforms or consultants.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an AI readiness assessment take?
Three to four weeks for most mid-market companies, with about four hours of time from each executive and short working sessions with process owners.
Do you sell AI software?
No. Ashford Briggs is vendor-neutral. We recommend tools only when they fit the workflow, your data and your budget.
What happens after the assessment?
Most clients move into a pilot with our fractional AI leadership support, or run the 90-day roadmap with their own team using the plan we leave behind.