Strategic AI Momentum
The ElevAIte Framework
We transform AI chaos into strategic momentum through a proven five-stage framework that identifies the right opportunities and sequences them for maximum impact.
Crossing the AI Promise Chasm
AI has infinite promise but organisations can't unlock it. They're stuck in pilot purgatory with shadow AI running wild, while the promise of process automation, autonomous agents, and higher margins remains out of reach.
- ✕Tools given out to try but no training
- ✕Training without strategy
- ✕No organised budget
- ✕Transformation stalls from overwhelm
- ✕Failed or faltering pilots
- ✕Too scared to try
- ✕Unquantified benefits
- ✓Process automation and deletion
- ✓More for less
- ✓Autonomous agents
- ✓Higher margins
- ✓Happy board
QUICKER. BETTER. HAPPIER.
The Real Insight
The Model Isn't the Transformation.
The Scaffolding Is.
AI models are becoming commodities. Your competitive moat isn't which model you use, it's the organisational ecosystem you build around it. The ecosystem is the scaffolding.
Three Levels of AI Maturity
Ecosystem x Execution = Maturity. Building momentum in these dimensions helps you cross the chasm.
Foundational Skills for AI Fluency
Individual ad-hoc impact
General purpose AI for discrete tasks with ad-hoc personal experimentation. Building an AI mindset and good familiarity with general purpose AI apps.
- ✓30-50% time savings per task
- ✓Building an AI mindset
- ✓Good familiarity with general purpose AI apps
Task Guidance for Role Effectiveness
Role-based impact
Plays & GPTs codify best practices with shareable, iterative task guides. Efficiency and quality at scale with collective learning as a multiplier.
- ✓Efficiency and quality at scale
- ✓Collective learning multiplier
- ✓Shareable, iterative task guides
Process Orchestration for Firm-Level Benefits
Firm-wide impact
Multi-step workflows with humans in the loop for guidance, refinement and validation. Could be mechanical or agentic. Unlocks new team configurations and services.
- ✓Unlocks new team configurations
- ✓New service offerings
- ✓Multi-step workflow orchestration
Your Competitive Moat
The Organisational AI Ecosystem
The ecosystem is the scaffolding. AI transformation requires building organisational capability across seven dimensions. This is what separates successful transformations from pilot purgatory.
Most organisations focus 70% on technology. Successful transformations invest 70% in people, processes, and culture. Building the scaffolding that makes AI models productive.
Leadership Commitment
The initial push that starts both flywheels
People & Culture
Team AI readiness, learning culture, champions network, and change management capability.
Organisational Structure
AI team configuration, cross-functional collaboration, champions networks, and centers of excellence.
Technical Infrastructure
Cloud platforms, MLOps maturity, data lakehouse, tool integration, and orchestration capabilities.
Processes
AI workflows, governance processes, change management, and deployment cycles.
Governance & Risk Management
Risk frameworks, compliance (including EU AI Act), production monitoring, and ISO 42001 certification path.
Innovation
Use case pipeline, portfolio management, champion-driven opportunity identification, and business model innovation.
Two Momentum Flywheels Drive Transformation
Leadership Commitment = The Initial Push
Strategic Flywheel
Quarterly | Organisational
Builds organisational capability
Execution Flywheel
Weekly-Monthly | Project
Delivers iterative value
Our Obsession: First Rotation Velocity
Complete one Strategic Flywheel rotation in the first 9-12 months - delivering measurable value before the mandate expires. Both Flywheels then become self-sustaining.
The ElevAIte 5 A's
A systematic process to drive the ecosystem and execution flywheels
4-8 weeks
Secure leadership mandate + Build minimum viable ecosystem + Select ONE Quick Win
Both flywheels positioned to spin
8-12 weeks
Complete first rotation + Execute Quick Win to production + Filter all activities (WHO→WHAT→HOW)
First production system (2-3x ROI) + Prioritized roadmap + Board approves Year 2
10-15 weeks
Execute 5-10 use cases simultaneously + Strengthen ecosystem + Reassess Phase 2
€10-20M value delivered + 2-3x ROI + Self-sustaining execution
6-12 months
Scale to 20-40 systems + Flywheels self-sustaining + Transition to advisory
€30-60M value delivered + 3-4x ROI + Above industry performance + Independent capability
1+ years
50+ strategic systems + AI as core competency + Business model innovation
Market leadership + Competitive moat + 5-10x strategic improvements
ElevAIte Momentum Prioritisation
After filtering through WHO, WHAT, and HOW, opportunities are categorised for strategic sequencing
Criteria: 5-6 Green Factors
Timeline: Weeks 1-8
Strategy: Implement Now
Implement immediately to build momentum and prove value. These are your most favorable opportunities - low complexity, low cost, high readiness, and fast time to value.
Criteria: 3-4 Green + Impact
Timeline: Months 2-4
Strategy: Invest Despite Complexity
Invest despite complexity due to strategic importance. These activities directly advance critical business objectives and warrant additional effort, time, or resources.
Criteria: 4+ Green, Low Impact
Timeline: Months 3-6
Strategy: Easy Wins
Easy wins that build organizational capability and free capacity. While lower strategic impact, these implementations develop your team's AI muscle and compound momentum.
Criteria: 3+ Red Factors
Timeline: Months 6-12+
Strategy: Plan for Future
Plan for future implementation after foundation established. These complex initiatives require organizational maturity, sustained investment, or significant change management.
Scale AI Adoption Across Three Horizons
Different solution types for different stages of the journey
Building AI Capability
GenAI Fluency
Foundation level - building individual and team familiarity with AI tools and concepts
Functional Relevance
Contextual AI Application
Applying AI to specific functional roles and processes with measurable impact
Agentic Transformation
AI as Collaborative Partners
AI systems working autonomously and collaboratively to transform business models
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