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AI READINESS ASSESSMENT & PLAN.
Most organisations remain stuck at the AI starting line. Whether it's moving beyond initial ideas or turning proofs of concept into production, the barriers aren't just technical. From understanding true business potential to managing data quality, the challenges are complex and multifaceted.
Despite the hype and investment in AI, organisations face a stark reality. Teams struggle with limited expertise, data readiness, and knowing where to start. Many lack the practical experience to turn AI potential into business results, while others get lost in complex technical solutions that never reach production.
This widespread challenge isn't surprising. Traditional technology roadmaps fall short, and standard approaches to digital transformation don't work for AI. What's needed is a fresh perspective that bridges the gap between AI ambition and practical implementation.
At Bloch.ai, we take a different approach. We help you understand where AI can make a real difference, innovate with rapid prototypes, and build solutions that deliver actual business value. Our focus? Turning AI potential into practical reality.
THE REALITY GAP: AI AMBITION VS ACHIVEMENT.
"Despite the rise in AI adoption, over 35% of companies report limited AI expertise and difficulty attracting AI talent as major barriers to implementation."
IBM Institute for Business Value, 2023
"Only 14% of companies surveyed have established a sustainable competitive advantage with AI, despite widespread belief in its potential."
Sloan Management Review, 2023
"Only 28% of organisations have addressed risks that arise from the use of AI, such as bias, security and control issues."
PwC AI Predictions, 2023
"While 91% of businesses are investing in AI, only 8% report significant financial returns."
McKinsey, 2023
THE PROBLEMS WE SEE.
1 / People Problems: Gaps in Skills and Confidence
AI readiness demands more than technical skills—it requires organisation-wide awareness. While 75% of executives cite AI as critical, only 34% believe their employees have the necessary skills (PwC, 2023).
Leaders often lack confidence in evaluating AI opportunities, while teams resist change due to misconceptions about its impact on their roles.
This disconnect is worsened by a lack of structured training, with only 12% of organisations offering comprehensive programmes, creating a major barrier to scaling AI successfully.
2 / Governance Gaps: Cautious or Chaotic
Without clear processes for identifying and prioritising AI opportunities, organisations risk falling into two extremes: excessive caution or reckless implementation.
Despite 84% of executives agreeing that scaling AI is critical, only 16% of organisations have progressed beyond the pilot stage (Deloitte, 2023).
A lack of structured governance leaves teams struggling to balance risk and opportunity. In fact, 71% of organisations report having no process for evaluating AI risks and opportunities, resulting in wasted investments, inconsistent progress, and operational inefficiencies.
3 / Technology Traps: Outdated and Overwhelmed
Legacy systems and fragmented technology landscapes are holding organisations back. 77% cite integration with existing systems as a major hurdle, while 65% admit to wasting money on underutilised AI tools (IBM, 2023).
Technical debt compounds these issues. Outdated infrastructure prevents even basic automation, let alone advanced AI applications. With 82% acknowledging their technology isn’t modern enough, organisations risk being left behind as competitors leverage more agile and efficient systems.
4 / Data Dilemmas: Siloed and Unusable
Data remains the Achilles' heel of AI adoption. 79% of organisations struggle with data quality, and 83% report their data is trapped in silos (McKinsey, 2023). These limitations make it impossible to integrate insights across functions, leaving businesses unable to move beyond surface-level automation.
Poor data accessibility and inconsistent quality block progress at every stage of AI development, from training models to making informed decisions.
Without a strong foundation, only 23% of organisations have the infrastructure required for advanced AI, while the majority remain stuck in a cycle of limited insights and missed opportunities.
CLOSING THE GAP:
A PRAGMATIC APPROACH.
At Bloch.ai, we take a practical, results-focused approach to AI readiness. Rather than generic vendor assessments, we deliver tailored, actionable solutions that match your organisation's specific needs. Our method takes you from initial assessment through to working solutions: understanding your AI maturity, creating clear action plans, building working prototypes, and scaling to enterprise solutions. This structured approach helps you move beyond planning to achieve real results.
HOW WE CAN HELP
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Benchmark Your AI Maturity
Our AI Readiness Assessment includes a detailed evaluation of your organisation across four dimensions: Talent, Strategy, Systems, and Data. Using our Maturity Model and Readiness Heatmap, we map where you are today, benchmark your capabilities against peers, and identify key areas to focus on for the greatest impact. This provides a clear picture of your current state and a strong foundation for future planning.
Design Your Roadmap
With insights from our Applied Innovation Blueprint, we provide clear, prioritised recommendations that balance quick wins with long-term strategic initiatives. Your tailored roadmap focuses on practical actions your teams can implement immediately, ensuring progress is both achievable and aligned with your strategic goals.
Prove with Low-Code MVPs
We help you validate opportunities through low-code Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). These pilots demonstrate measurable results quickly, reduce risks, and provide a scalable foundation for broader adoption. Our low-code approach accelerates delivery and maximises impact without heavy technical investment.
Scale with Confidence
We help transform successful prototypes into enterprise-grade solutions. Our approach bridges the gap between quick wins and long-term success, ensuring your initial investments grow into robust, scalable applications. Through structured knowledge transfer and capability building, we enable your teams to maintain and evolve these solutions independently.
OUR APPROACH.
At Bloch.ai, we turn complex challenges into results. Our network brings together hands-on practitioners from leading consultancies, academics advancing the boundaries of applied AI, and technologists who believe in simple, effective solutions. We look beyond what's possible to focus on what works and delivers value quickly.
We pride ourselves on transparent, value-driven partnerships - no unnecessary complexity, no inflated costs. Just practical expertise focused on your success.
AI ESSENTIALS
From £15,000*
Transform your AI ambitions into a concrete plan. Our comprehensive assessment delivers a detailed view of your organisation's readiness and a clear path forward.
What You'll Receive:
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In-Depth Assessment We evaluate every aspect of your AI readiness: from data quality and technology infrastructure to team capabilities and processes. Through detailed analysis and peer benchmarking, we identify your strengths and critical gaps across your entire organisation.
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Strategic Roadmap Your tailored roadmap balances quick wins with long-term success. We'll identify immediate opportunities while outlining the foundational work needed for sustainable AI adoption. This includes clear priorities, resource requirements, and a defined end-state vision.
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Implementation Framework Beyond just recommendations, we provide practical guidance for each focus area. You'll understand exactly what needs to be done to strengthen your data, people, processes, and technology - with clear actions and timelines.
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Innovation Collective Access You will be eligible to join our community of select client innovators with free access to our network, thought leaders, best practices, tools, templates, and peer insights.
MVPs
From £10,000*
From concept to working prototype in 4 weeks, leveraging your existing enterprise platforms and tools. Where possible we'll use your current technology investments to connect systems and data, creating a functional solution that demonstrates real business value. Includes requirements workshop, prototype development, and user testing. Perfect for proving value quickly with minimal additional technology spend.
TRAINING
From £2,500*
Equip your teams with essential AI knowledge through our structured training programme. From leadership sessions on AI strategy to hands-on workshops for delivery teams, we help build the capabilities needed for successful AI adoption. Includes executive briefing, AI fundamentals workshop, and role-specific guidance.
*All prices exclude VAT where applicable. Travel expenses separately payable if agreed.