AI Ready – Your Reality Check
- Stefan Böhme

- Dec 11, 2025
- 2 min read
Those who are not AI Ready today will fall behind tomorrow.
Bronze, silver, gold – three levels, one clear signal: clarity about one's own status and trust among partners, investors and customers.
AI Ready is our practical OAKAI self-assessment tool . Companies can use it to independently check:
Have we not only understood AI , but also strategically integrated it ?
Are we using data, technology , and culture in a way that makes innovation scalable ?
Do we meet the relevant standards in ethics, governance , and sustainability ?
👉 Knowing your AI Ready status today will shape tomorrow's market. Take the self-assessment now .

🥉 Bronze – Basic requirements met
AI strategy documented, first projects implemented, basic data competence built up.
[ ] AI strategy documented and linked to corporate goals
[ ] First AI projects started or completed
[ ] Basic data competence is present (data quality checked, access regulated)
[ ] IT security and data protection demonstrably guaranteed
[ ] Responsibilities for AI clearly defined
🥈 Silver – Advanced Implementation
Several productive AI applications are running, governance and training are established, and the organization is structured and prepared.
[ ] Several productive AI applications in use
[ ] Governance structures established (e.g. AI Lead, Data Governance Officer)
[ ] Regular employee training on AI tools and methods
[ ] Transparency regarding data sources and models (Explainability)
[ ] A culture of openness to digital innovation is demonstrably present
🥇 Gold – Best Practice
AI is scalable and firmly embedded in business processes. Ethics, innovation, and partnerships are part of the culture.
[ ] AI is scalable and firmly embedded in business processes
[ ] Ethical guidelines for AI are implemented and are being reviewed
[ ] Cooperations with external partners (startups, universities, consultancies) exist
[ ] Budget and resources for AI development are secured in the long term
[ ] Actively monitoring new AI trends and technologies


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