Start with a clear business strategy, then explore how AI can support and accelerate it — Align AI/technology with business strategy, not the opposite
Focus on business value and solving real problems — avoid being distracted by AI hype or allowing teams to develop disconnected, siloed AI solutions
Create a Business Case that demonstrates AI’s value, ROI, and alignment with strategy (e.g., use NAFTA framework: Need, Alignment, Finance, Test, Analyse)
Align AI with Business, Data, and IT roadmaps, with scalability and long-term planning — target business-aligned, high-impact, feasible, measurable use cases
Develop an AI strategy with a phased roadmap — start small with pilot projects and scale based on proven value, feedback, iteration and business impact
Ensure leadership endorsement to sponsor, champion and support the vision
Link every AI initiative to clear, specific, and measurable objectives with KPIs from the start, including success metrics and milestones to track progress
