Node ADV.01

AI strategy and consulting

A ranked list of AI use cases worth building, and the one to start with.

Start a project Take the AI readiness scan

AI readiness assessment, use-case discovery and prioritization, ROI modelling and build-versus-buy advice, ending in a roadmap and a working prototype.

The problem

Leadership wants an AI plan. Vendors pitch tools, teams run scattered experiments, and nobody can say which ideas will pay back or what the data can support.

A useful strategy is short and specific: which problems, in which order, at what cost, with which data, built or bought.

What we build

AI readiness assessment across data, processes, people and technology
Use-case discovery workshops with the teams who do the work
Prioritisation by value, feasibility and risk
ROI models with assumptions written down
Build-versus-buy recommendations, including vendor shortlists
A working prototype of the top use case

How it works

Interviews and data review feed a long list of use cases, which is scored and narrowed to a roadmap. The top use case is prototyped on your real data.

Step 1InterviewLeadership and front-line teams on goals, pain points and constraints.
Step 2Review dataCheck what data exists and whether it can support each idea.
Step 3ScoreRank use cases by value, feasibility and risk.
Step 4PrototypeBuild a working prototype of the top candidate.
Step 5RoadmapSequence, costs, team and the decisions needed.

Deliverables

Readiness assessment
Prioritised use-case list with ROI estimates
Roadmap with costs and sequencing
Working prototype of the top use case
Leadership presentation

Typical stack

Python
LLM and agent frameworks
SQL

We choose tools to fit your environment; this is where we usually start.

Ways to work with us

AI Strategy SprintA ranked roadmap and a working prototype, in a fixed scope.Engagement Forward Deployed EngineersOur engineers inside your team until it runs in production.Engagement

Questions

Is this just a slide deck?

No. The sprint ends with a working prototype on your data as well as the roadmap, so the first decision is based on something real.

Do you resell AI tools?

No. Build-versus-buy advice is independent; if an existing product fits, we recommend it.

Adjacent nodes

Part of Advisory.

AI governance and responsible AIClear rules for how your organisation uses AI, that people actually follow.ADV.02 AI training and enablementHands-on AI training for leaders and engineers, on your own problems.ADV.03 Agentic AI systemsAgents that plan, use your tools, and wait for a yes.AI.01

Talk to us about aI strategy and consulting for your business.

Send a short brief. We reply by email, usually with questions before we propose anything.