People-First AI Adoption Framework

Four stages to decide whether an AI idea is worth your time, attention, and budget before you pilot or scale it.

1. 1Business and talent needs

   Why this idea, and who it is for. Settle that before anyone names a tool.

2. 2AI readiness

   Can people take this on? Skill, time, and whether the organization will back the change.

3. 3Task-technology fit

   Is this task actually a fit for AI? A willing team cannot rescue work the tool does poorly.

4. 4Evidence before you scale

   What would prove it works? Answer that before you spend more time or budget.