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The future of AI implementation
Here's something that breaks our hearts: most AI projects die before they even have a chance to breathe.
Here's something that breaks our hearts: most AI projects die before they even have a chance to breathe.
The statistics on AI implementation are stark. Between 70-85% of AI initiatives fail to meet their expected outcomes, with organisations getting lost in an overwhelming array of available tools.
Well, we've identified organisations that achieve consistent AI success through structured approaches.
They're not just avoiding common mistakes. They're achieving measurable AI implementation success.
These winning organisations aren't just lucky, and they don't have unlimited budgets or access to secret technology. They're following a completely different playbook.
The difference comes down to one crucial factor that changes everything.
From our front-row seat in the digital transformation world, we're watching two very different stories unfold.
The first story is one we see too often: organisations rushing toward AI like moths to a flame. They spot competitors launching chatbots or automations and feel that familiar pang of "we're falling behind," and immediately start buying platforms, hiring consultants or launching pilots.
It pains us to say this, but most of them will stumble and stumble hard.
The second story fills us with excitement. These organisations take a breath, step back, and ask the fundamental questions that matter most before they even consider an AI tool.
These companies are going to thrive in the next three years.
The difference between these two groups isn't about having the fanciest technology or the biggest budget. It's about something much more fundamental: readiness.
Here's a statistic that keeps us up at night: 42% of businesses scrapped most AI initiatives in 2024. That number leaped from just 17% the previous year.
This acceleration is like a warning light flashing on the dashboard of the business world, and we feel compelled to help you understand what it means.
Organisations that skip readiness assessment aren't just risking failure. They're almost guaranteeing it, and at increasing rates. The complexity of AI implementation isn't getting easier and the stakes are climbing higher every day.
Here's our prediction, and we wish we could be more optimistic: by 2026, the failure rate will exceed 90% for organisations that don't conduct structured readiness evaluations.
But the bright side that gets us excited is that companies with proper frameworks will capture disproportionate market advantages. And we're here to help you be one of them.
Through countless conversations and deep analysis with organisations across industries, we've discovered five readiness pillars that consistently separate the success stories from the cautionary tales.
Another scenario we see often are organisations hearing amazing AI success stories and thinking, "If we just buy the same tools, we'll get the same results."
It's so understandable but it concerns us because they're skipping the most crucial question: Are we truly ready for this level of transformation?
Organisations are spending up to six figures on sophisticated AI platforms while their basic data couldn't even talk to each other. We've seen others hire brilliant AI specialists before their leadership team understood the fundamental difference between automation and actual intelligence.
This pattern repeats itself like a familiar refrain across every industry we work with. But here's the thing. It doesn't have to be this way.
After working with a host of different businesses, we have seen them thrive with AI and it fills us with excitement for their futures.
The winners share three key characteristics that we love seeing:
The organisations that struggle follow a different path. One we gently try to redirect whenever we can. They start with tool selection (putting the cart before the horse). They let competitive pressure drive decisions rather than strategic fit. And they hope AI will solve problems they haven't taken the time to clearly define.
Here's what makes our work so rewarding: organisations that take the time to assess their readiness before implementation achieve dramatically different outcomes and we get to celebrate these successes with them.
They realise ROI faster than companies that skip this crucial step. Even more importantly, they avoid the disappointment of joining that growing pile of failed AI initiatives.
The assessment process is like turning on the lights in a room you thought you knew well. It reveals gaps you didn't know existed and, crucially, shows you which gaps matter most for your specific goals.
We guide companies through this assessment process with care and expertise, helping you see beyond the overwhelming tool shopping phase into strategic implementation that actually delivers the results you're dreaming of.
The AI divide will accelerate over the next two years, and honestly, we're excited about what this means for the organisations that choose the thoughtful path.
Companies with strong readiness foundations will compound their advantages in the most effective way. Each successful AI implementation will make the next one easier, smoother, and more effective. It's like watching them build momentum that just keeps growing.
Organisations that continue the rush-to-implement approach will unfortunately face increasing struggles. The complexity isn't decreasing, and the margin for error is shrinking daily.
The companies conducting thorough readiness assessments are finding their way to crystal-clear implementation paths. They're building capabilities that work beautifully alongside AI rather than fighting against it.
Every organisation stands at the same crossroads right now, and we want to help you see both paths clearly.
You can join the rush and risk becoming another statistic in the failure pile. Or you can take a breath, step back with us, assess your readiness, and build the foundation for sustainable AI success that will make you proud.
We can show you the way past those common pitfalls and toward genuine strategic advantage. That's what gets us up in the morning.
The technology will keep evolving at breakneck speed. The tools will keep getting shinier and more tempting. But the organisations that truly win. The ones we love working with will be those that built the right foundation first.
That foundation starts with three simple but powerful steps:
The future belongs to the prepared. And we're here to help you get ready.
Check out our AI readiness tool (did we mention it’s free?).
AI readiness refers to an organisation’s ability to adopt and scale AI successfully, considering factors such as technology infrastructure, strategy, governance, and culture.
Many AI projects fail because businesses rush into tool selection without assessing readiness. Poor data quality, unclear objectives, and lack of governance are common causes.
Success comes from structured readiness assessments, clear problem definition, cultural buy-in, and alignment with existing platforms such as Salesforce Commerce Cloud.
The five pillars include technology infrastructure, strategic clarity, human capability, governance frameworks, and cultural readiness. Together, they form a foundation for sustainable AI adoption.
Cultural readiness ensures teams embrace AI as a tool for collaboration and innovation, rather than resisting change. It encourages experimentation, learning, and long-term success.
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