Purpose:
Tracks organizational progression from basic AI adoption to full strategic integration.
Levels marked with “SMB” represent the essential maturity stages for small and mid-sized businesses.
AIC Maturity Model (AIC)
| Level | Description | Key Metrics / Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1: Automation SMB | AI handles routine tasks. | Efficiency gains in operations; adoption limited to basic automation. |
| Level 2: Optimization SMB | AI enhances decision-making. | C-suite engagement ≥ 75%; ≥70% workflows optimized. |
| Level 3: Augmentation SMB | AI co-pilots key decisions. | Workforce AI literacy ≥50%; predictive decision accuracy ≥90%; ≥20% efficiency gain. |
| Level 4: Transformation | AI drives the business model. | AI-driven revenue ≥10%; R&D allocation ≥15%; governance effectiveness ≥4/5. |
How to Use
- Benchmark current AI maturity level.
- Identify triggers for advancement to next level.
- Align metrics to strategic objectives.
- Reassess quarterly and update initiatives.
Related Pages
- AI Commitment Framework™
- AIC Implementation Roadmap™
Sidebar Navigation – AIC™ Ecosystem
- AI Commitment Framework™
- AIC Maturity Model™ (current page)
- AIC Implementation Roadmap™
- AIC Embedded Decision Model™
- AIC Dynamic Governance Model™
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