The AI Transformation Map
Five interconnected areas that must develop in parallel for AI to create sustainable value.
The human foundation of AI transformation
AI Literacy & Skills
Understanding what AI can and cannot do, prompt engineering, critical evaluation of outputs, and domain-specific AI application knowledge.
Psychological Readiness
Trust calibration (neither over nor under-trusting), comfort with ambiguity, growth mindset, and resilience during transitions.
Cultural Readiness
Organizational appetite for experimentation, tolerance for failure, collaborative mindset, and change management maturity.
Leadership & Governance
Executive AI vision, middle management enablement, AI ethics frameworks, and investment in people development.
46%
of employees trust AI at work
66%
of board directors lack AI knowledge
87%
report internal resistance as key barrier