Strategic Roadmapping

Why AI Strategy Fails Without a Roadmap

A well-crafted roadmap is more than a checklist of tools or projects — it’s a strategic blueprint that answers:

• What problems are we solving with AI?
• Which use cases are high-impact and low-risk?
• What infrastructure, data, and skills do we need?
• How do we validate, scale, and govern AI responsibly?

What Is an AI Roadmap?

At GenAI Protos, we define an AI roadmap as a phased, stakeholder-aligned plan that includes:

• Vision & Objectives
  Align AI goals with business priorities; define KPIs for success (speed, accuracy, savings, engagement)
• Use Case Prioritization
  Identify and score AI opportunities across functions; rank use cases by feasibility, impact, and data readiness
• Technical Readiness Assessment
  Evaluate existing systems, tools, and skill sets; determine gaps in data quality, architecture, and processes
• Capability Building Plan
  Plan for team upskilling, hiring, or partner support; define roles, governance, and responsibilities
• Phased Execution Timeline
  Lay out 30/60/90 day pilots, 6-month implementation plans, and multi-year scaling paths; balance quick wins with long-term transformation

How GenAI Protos Helps

• Run workshops with technical and business stakeholders
• Uncover hidden use case opportunities across departments
• Perform technical discovery on your architecture and tools
• Build a practical roadmap that balances ambition with execution
• Deliver presentations and briefing decks to align exec sponsors

Real-World Impact

• Helped a global retailer move from AI experimentation to an enterprise rollout strategy across 5 departments
• Enabled a healthcare provider to align 3 AI initiatives under a unified roadmap focused on compliance, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency
• Worked with a financial services firm to prioritize use cases for GenAI across fraud detection, customer support, and document automation
• Guided a manufacturing company through evaluating edge AI vs cloud AI for real-time analytics on the factory floor

The Benefits of a Strategic Roadmap

• Faster Time-to-Value: Focus efforts on what matters most
• Reduced Waste: Avoid dead-end investments and tool sprawl
• Internal Alignment: Get buy-in from business, IT, and leadership
• Scalability: Build a foundation that supports long-term growth
• Agility: Adjust to changes in tech, regulation, or priorities with clarity

Why GenAI Protos?

• Deep cross-industry experience (retail, healthcare, manufacturing, finance)
• AI-native expertise across LLMs, data engineering, automation, and edge
• Hands-on involvement — not just strategy slides, but technical validation
• A tailored, business-first approach for every client