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AI Readiness and Governance Assessment Instrument
An assessment of your company's readiness to use AI with value and safety, from strategy to operations.
The question it answers
Where can AI create value in our company, and what do we need in place before scaling it?
- Online and anonymous
- ISO/IEC 42001 and NIST AI RMF
- Action plan included
Why answer
What this questionnaire does for you
What it is for
Find out whether the company is ready to create value with artificial intelligence or is investing too early.
What you get
A picture of AI readiness, with a 0 to 100 index, the current stage and what most limits safe, valuable use. When applied to the team, the report also shows differences between areas and levels, the gap between leadership and team views and an action plan in waves.
How it helps the company
- Avoids spending on tools before data, people and rules are ready to use them well.
- Shows where the risks are, such as ungoverned use and exposed data, before they become problems.
- Points to the first use cases and actions that deliver results fastest.
How the information is gathered
- People from different areas and levels answer an anonymous online questionnaire, on phone or computer.
- Answers are consolidated by pillar, area and level. Groups of fewer than 5 people are never shown.
- Leadership receives the full report and a debrief with an action plan in waves.
Who it is for
Signs that it is time
Companies that already use or plan to use AI, executive teams that need to decide where to invest, technology, data and legal teams that need clear rules, and boards concerned about AI use without governance.
- Teams using AI tools without clear rules.
- Pilots that never reach operations or show a return.
- Uncertainty about which use cases to prioritize.
- Concern about sensitive data, privacy and regulatory requirements.
- Leadership asking for an AI strategy without a starting point.
What you will learn
The questions the assessment answers
- Is AI tied to the strategy, with use cases chosen for their value?
- Is the data ready to feed AI with quality and in a legitimate way?
- Are the tools and technology secure and approved?
- Do leaders and teams know how to use AI, and where it changes their work?
- Are there rules, owners and risk controls for AI use?
- Does AI already create measured value in daily operations?
Results you can expect
What changes in your company
Clear rules for AI use and data
An AI use policy, approved tools and data safeguards that everyone knows.
AI risks under control
Legal, security and reputational risks mapped, with owners and human oversight.
A training plan
What leaders and teams need to learn, in what order and to what end.
Readiness for frameworks and regulation
You know what is already in place and what is missing against ISO/IEC 42001, the NIST AI RMF, the EU AI Act and data protection law.
Disciplined AI investment
Pilots with defined value targets and a clear route from test to scale.
What is assessed
Six dimensions, one complete picture
Ideavus's own methodology, built on recognized references and applied in companies of different sizes and industries.
- Strategy and Use CasesVision and sponsorship, use cases prioritized by value, feasibility, and risk, investment, and a roadmap from pilot to scale.
- Data for AIData owners, measured quality, integration and access, documentation, and legitimate use of data.
- Technology and PlatformsApproved tools, infrastructure and costs, development, model operations, and AI system security.
- People, Skills and CultureAI literacy for leaders and teams, specialized talent, experimentation, and work redesign.
- Governance, Ethics and RiskRoles and policies, risk assessment, ethics and transparency, regulatory compliance, and third-party AI.
- Operations, Adoption and ValueEveryday use, human oversight, incident handling, value measurement, and learning across projects.
Framework alignment
AIR and the main AI governance frameworks
AIR was built on the main AI management and governance frameworks. The results show how much of the practice is already in place and what is missing before a certification, audit or regulatory requirement.
- ISO/IEC 42001:2023
- NIST AI RMF 1.0
- EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689)
- LGPD (Brazil's data protection law, 13,709/2018)
AIR measures practices. It does not replace a compliance audit or legal advice.
How it works
Four steps, without overloading your teams
A typical project takes 5 to 7 weeks, from alignment to the results debrief.
- Week 1Alignment
A conversation with the sponsor to set the objective, the audience and the breakdowns (areas, levels, sites). We provide a communication kit to invite the teams.
- Weeks 2 to 4Anonymous online survey
Each person answers in a few minutes, on a phone or computer. We track participation by area and send reminders.
- Week 5Analysis
We consolidate the results, compare areas and levels and group the comments by theme.
- Weeks 6 and 7Debrief and plan
We present the report to leadership, discuss the causes and close an action plan with priorities, owners and deadlines.
Anonymity and trust
- Anonymous answers and results always aggregated.
- Small groups are merged with others so no one can be identified.
- Consent under data protection law (LGPD) before starting.
- Room for open comments, presented by theme.
What you receive
Deliverables designed to lead to decisions
Rolled out with your teams, the full assessment turns the reading into decisions. The report includes:
- Overall index and maturity band: where the organization stands today and what defines this moment
- Full pillar profile: the strengths to preserve and the gaps holding results back
- View by area and hierarchical level: where each team stands and where perceptions diverge
- Leadership view vs. team view: where those who decide and those who execute see things differently
- Comparison with other organizations and progress between assessment cycles
- Priorities: what to tackle first to move up a band
- Voice of the people: open comments organized by theme, with anonymity preserved
- Alignment with the main AI governance frameworks
- Use cases with the highest value potential to start with
- Action plan in waves, with owners and indicators
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Download the PDF Maturity stages
A 0 to 100 index and a clear stage
The result places the company in one of six stages and shows what to do to reach the next one.
- StagnantAI is absent from the agenda; no structure, prepared data, or usage rules.
- ReactiveAI used sporadically and without governance, on top of disorganized data.
- EmergingInterest in AI and pilots, with little structure; enabling and limiting elements coexist.
- StructuredAI strategy and governance defined, data being prepared, and the first use cases in production.
- AdvancedAI creating value across several areas, on a solid data foundation and structured governance.
- BenchmarkAI built into the business, with reliable data, measured value, and mature governance; watch for technology dependence.
Formats
Three levels of depth, one consistent reading
Every format covers all six dimensions and produces results that can be compared with each other and over time. What changes is the depth.
AIR Entry
A quick, focused first reading.
- When to choose it
- To start with leadership, test the approach, or for smaller companies that want to know where to begin.
- What it includes
- Index, stage and results by dimension, with an online debrief.
- Time per person
- about 5 minutes
- Typical length
- 3 to 4 weeks
AIR Regular
A complete reading to set priorities.
- When to choose it
- To compare areas, levels and sites and build the plan with confidence.
- What it includes
- Everything in Entry, plus results by area and level, leadership vs. teams, comments by theme and an action planning workshop.
- Time per person
- about 10 minutes
- Typical length
- 5 to 7 weeks
AIR Complete
An in-depth transformation project.
- When to choose it
- For transformation programs, restructurings, or when the results go to the board.
- What it includes
- Everything in Regular, plus leadership interviews, industry comparison and a transformation plan.
- Time per person
- about 15 minutes
- Typical length
- 8 to 10 weeks
Combine with
Integrated readings
Run together, in a single data collection, two instruments let you cross-reference results and explain causes that one alone cannot show.
Executive leadership
Shows whether the strategy is ready to take on AI and whether AI use cases actually serve the strategy.
Innovation and R&D
Compares the capacity to innovate with readiness to use AI in products, processes and research.
AI adoption
Compares technical readiness for AI with people's willingness and preparation to work differently.
360° Index: build a package with two or more instruments
One data collection, one integrated report and cross-analysis between instruments.
Explore the 360° Index Frequently asked questions
Before you hire
How long does it take?
In the Regular format, 5 to 7 weeks from alignment to debrief; Entry fits into 3 to 4 weeks. Each person needs only a few minutes to answer, on a phone or computer.
Who answers?
Usually all employees in the defined audience, at every level. You can also start with leadership and expand later.
How do you guarantee anonymity?
Answers are collected in an Ideavus environment, with no company login. The company receives aggregated results only, small groups are merged with others and comments are shown by theme, without identification. All data handling follows data protection law (LGPD).
How many people need to answer?
Each group you want to analyze (an area, a level, a site) needs at least 5 answers. The higher the participation, the more reliable the reading, and we support internal communication to get there.
What happens after the report?
The debrief ends with an action plan with priorities, owners and deadlines. If the company wishes, Ideavus supports execution with consulting and follow-up.
Can I reapply it to track progress?
Yes, and we recommend it. Reapplying every 12 to 18 months shows progress and helps prove the effect of the actions. Results are comparable between cycles.
How much does it cost?
Pricing is by proposal, based on the number of people and the format chosen. In a 30-minute call we learn about your context and send the proposal.
Is it useful for companies that do not use AI yet?
Yes. In that case, the results show what to prepare before investing: data, rules, people and the first use cases.
Does it replace an audit or certification?
No. The assessment shows how much of the practice is already in place and what is missing. It is a good starting point before an audit, certification or regulatory compliance work.
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