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1. The Explorer

1. Profile

Organisations in the Explorer phase have just started with AI. There is enthusiasm and a desire to experiment, but little structure.

2. Characteristics

  • Many pilots, little production: Multiple experiments are running, but few reach real users.
  • Ad-hoc approach: Each team does it their own way. No standards.
  • Low AI maturity: Limited knowledge of MLOps, governance and risk management.
  • Opportunistic: Projects start based on enthusiasm, not strategy.

3. Challenges

  • No clear ROI: Difficult to demonstrate the value of AI.
  • Lack of reusability: Every project starts from scratch.
  • Risk of "AI theatre": Lots of talking, little doing.
  • Mode 1 (Instrumental): Start with simple tools (ChatGPT, Copilot).
  • Mode 2 (Advisory): Let AI make suggestions, human approves.

5. Next Steps

  1. Choose 1-2 use cases with high impact and low complexity
  2. Perform Data Evaluation (Access, Quality, Relevance)
  3. Build a Validation Pilot within 30 days
  4. Document what you learn in a simple Blueprint