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Step 1 of 3 · AI Strategy & Analysis

Clarity before execution.

Find where AI creates real value in your Mittelstand business: quantified priorities, a GDPR and EU AI Act check, and a realistic 12-month plan your team can run with.

Duration
2-3 weeks
Format
Workshops + report
Result
Roadmap + pilot
Price
Fixed price
How it works · 5 steps
  1. 01

    Discovery workshops

    Focused interviews surface specific pains with measurable upside, each becoming a use-case card with objective, data, and success criterion.

  2. 02

    Readiness & compliance check

    Data quality, system landscape (CRM / ERP / M365), and GDPR and the EU AI Act implications assessed in parallel, preventing pilots that can't be deployed.

  3. 03

    ROI matrix & prioritisation

    Impact, feasibility, effort, and time-to-value scored per use case, a transparent investment narrative you can defend to leadership.

  4. 04

    Roadmap & pilot definition

    Phases, KPIs, budget ranges, and a fully scoped first pilot, dataset, integrations, and acceptance criteria defined before delivery starts.

  5. 05

    Executive go / no-go pack

    Value / Risk / Cost / Time option papers and governance recommendations, business case, compliance posture, and success metrics documented.

Use cases per engagement
15-20
Faster time-to-value vs. IT consulting
+38%
Pilot scope
4-6wks
Strategy phase
2-3wks

What you get.

Opportunity register

15-20 prioritised use cases. Each carries objective, data dependencies, regulatory flag, owner, and a 0-100 ROI score.

Readiness & compliance map

Traffic-light feasibility sheet across data, systems, and regulation. Calls out the rocks before you build the boat.

12-month roadmap

Phased plan with KPIs, budget ranges, and quarterly checkpoints. Tied to your fiscal calendar, not ours.

Pilot specification

The first pilot, fully scoped: dataset, integrations, acceptance criteria, build plan, and the go/no-go decision pack for the board.

Questions,
straight.

Common questions about AI Strategy. If yours is missing, ask us in the call.

How long does the strategy engagement take?
Typically 2-3 weeks from kickoff to a completed roadmap, depending on the number of stakeholders and how quickly workshops can be scheduled. We work focused and don't drag it out.
What do we actually receive at the end?
A prioritised opportunity register (15-20 use cases), a traffic-light feasibility sheet, a 12-month roadmap with KPIs and budget ranges, and a fully scoped first pilot, ready to hand to a team and start.
Do we need existing AI experience?
No. The strategy engagement is designed to work from zero. We bring the AI expertise, you bring knowledge of your business, data, and operations. That combination is what makes the output useful.
How do you handle data privacy and compliance?
GDPR and the EU AI Act implications are assessed as part of the readiness check, not added at the end. Every use case gets a compliance flag before it enters the roadmap. No black boxes, no surprises in production.
Can we go straight to a pilot without the strategy?
Yes, if scope, data, and success criteria are already clear. The strategy engagement is for teams that want to find the right problem before building the solution. If you already know yours, we can start the pilot directly.
What does it cost?
Scope-dependent, but always fixed price, no open-ended retainers. We discuss budget ranges in the first call and won't start work without a shared understanding of investment and expected return.
Free · 30 minutes · No obligation

Is AI Strategy the right first step?

In 30 minutes with a founder you find out, and what it would take in your business.

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