The AI Implementation Gap
The numbers paint a depressing picture: 85% of executives tell boards AI will revolutionise their business, yet only 23% have deployed anything with measurable returns.
The reality is most organisations are:
→ Throwing money at AI without clear business objectives.
→ Sitting on data infrastructure that's essentially digital landfill
→ Drowning in technical debt nobody wants to talk about
→ Pretending skills shortages don't exist
→ Paralysed by the "where do we start?" question
Our AI Readiness Audit bridges this gap with a structured approach that creates focus and drives action.
The Audit Experience
You'll work with strategists who have built AI into real businesses, not just read about it.
1.
Straight Talk Assessment
We evaluate six critical dimensions through workshops that ask uncomfortable questions:
→ Where can AI deliver actual value for your bottom line?
→ Is your data trapped in multiple systems that don’t talk to each other?
→ Will your systems collapse like a house of cards under AI workloads?
→ Will your teams quietly sabotage anything threatening their comfort zone?
→ Which applications offer genuine ROI versus shiny objects?
→ Do you have safeguards in place — or are you one poorly trained model away from reputational damage?
2.
Actionable Insights
We focus on transparency and real-world value. No padded reports or consultant theatre — just outputs your team can use:
→ A visual heat map of strengths, gaps and risk areas across your organisation.
→ A breakdown of capability gaps with practical recommendations.
→ Use cases ranked by feasibility and business fit, not hype.
→ A phased roadmap built for real execution, not just approval.
3.
Leadership Alignment
We work directly with senior stakeholders to challenge assumptions, surface conflicts, and focus on what really matters:
→ Build consensus when everyone’s pushing pet projects.
→ Raise concerns early — not after the money’s spent.
→ Set metrics that can’t be spun late.
→ Align on what it will actually take to deliver — not what looks good in a strategy deck.
Who Benefits Most
→ Mid-market companies starting their AI journey who want to avoid costly missteps and build with intent.
→ Enterprises that have seen uneven results from AI pilots and need clarity on what’s working and why.
→ Product teams evaluating AI features who need to separate real value from technical novelties.
→ IT Leaders planning infrastructure investments and looking for grounded, realistic requirements.
→ Executives trying to align the organisation around an AI strategy before departments head in five different directions.
Reality-Based AI Consulting
At Harton Works, we don’t do aspirational consulting. The industry is saturated with firms charging six figures to speculate about what AI could do in some theoretical future. As strategists who’ve designed and implemented AI workflows and agents, we’re focused on what works right now and the practical steps to prepare for what’s next, not what might work someday.
We won’t sugarcoat the challenges or oversell the upside. Too many businesses have been burned by big promises and generic deliverables. Our commitment is to provide an honest evaluation of where you stand, what’s feasible, and what it will actually take to succeed, even if that means recommending you hold off on some initiatives.
The Outcome: Confidence and Direction
“The Harton Works audit helped us cut through the AI noise and focus on applications that moved our business forward. The level of insight, detail, and strategic recommendations didn’t just meet our expectations — they raised them. This was a standout collaboration that delivered clarity, confidence, and real impact.”Shope Delano, Common Objective
After completing your AI Readiness Audit, you'll have:
⦾ Confidence in your AI investment decisions, based on business value, not hype.
⦾ Focus on the highest priority use cases that drive measurable impact.
⦾ Alignment among stakeholders, reducing friction and internal competition.
⦾ Concrete next steps for implementation — practical, phased and ready to action.
⦾ A competitive edge through strategic adoption, while others stay stuck in experimentation.
Take The First Step
Ready to move beyond AI speculation to implementing something that works? Contact us today. The gap between AI leaders and everyone else isn't getting smaller - it's turning into a canyon.