Envision
Define the ambitionDefine the business ambition, desired outcomes and measures of success.
How We Work
Envision → Assess → Architect → Transform → Sustain
Start where you need support. Build towards lasting value.
Assess
Establish the baselineEstablish an evidence-based view of current capabilities, maturity, risks and priority gaps.
Architect
Design the path forwardDesign the target capabilities, operating model, information, technology and governance, supported by a practical roadmap.
Transform
Deliver measurable changeImplement change, build capability, support adoption and measure business outcomes.
Sustain
Maintain lasting, responsible valueMaintain performance, strengthen accountability and continually improve. Embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations through resource efficiency, inclusion, responsible AI and measurable outcomes.
The five stages guide our approach. Your current state, priorities and evidence determine where we begin and what we revisit.
Ways to engage
Start with the decision you need to make.
Engage ZenAI for a focused review, a deeper diagnostic or capability development. We agree the scope, outputs, responsibilities and fee before work begins. Each engagement can stand alone.
Capability Diagnostic
Understanding where transformation effort should focus.
The decision: Where should we focus our next transformation investment?
What you receive
- Capability profile supported by stakeholder input and agreed evidence
- Evidence gaps, dependencies and prioritised interventions
- Executive readout and recommended next steps
- Your involvement
- Sponsor discussion, selected interviews and access to agreed documents.
- Timing
- Schedule agreed after scope, evidence access and delivery availability are confirmed.
- Commercial basis
- Fixed fee for an agreed scope.
AI Architecture & Governance Review
Reviewing one AI initiative before investment or scale.
The decision: What needs attention before this initiative moves forward?
What you receive
- Review of the proposed architecture, information and accountability
- Material control gaps and risks within the agreed scope
- Decision brief and prioritised action plan
- Your involvement
- Initiative owner and relevant architecture, data and risk leads.
- Timing
- Schedule agreed after the initiative, review depth and availability are confirmed.
- Commercial basis
- Fixed fee for an agreed scope.
Capability Building Program
Helping leaders or practitioners apply methods effectively.
The decision: What does our team need to apply more effectively?
What you receive
- Role-specific sessions and practical work products
- Applied exercises and coaching appropriate to the scope
- Capability review and next development priorities
- Your involvement
- Participants, a sponsor and agreed workplace application.
- Timing
- Workshop or program schedule agreed around participant and delivery availability.
- Commercial basis
- Workshop or cohort fee for an agreed scope.
A clear engagement, with review points.
1. Discuss the decision
Bring one AI initiative, architecture concern or capability challenge. Discuss the context and whether ZenAI can help.
2. Agree the engagement
Confirm the scope, work products, responsibilities, access, schedule and fee in writing.
3. Deliver and review
Challenge findings, validate assumptions and review the work against the agreed decision and outputs.
4. Continue, adjust or conclude
Implement internally, commission further support, obtain specialist help or conclude the engagement.
A diagnostic is not a compulsory entry point. Start where your priorities and evidence indicate.
Continue with the support you need.
Follow-on work is scoped separately. Delivery responsibilities and any specialist support are agreed before work begins.
Architecture practice / EA office establishment
Shape the practice charter, decision rights, design authority, methods and work products around your organisation.
Target architecture and governance design
Develop target capabilities, information flows, accountabilities and a practical transition roadmap.
Proof-of-value and implementation support
Agree evaluation criteria, review evidence and provide architecture or governance support alongside your team or an agreed partner.
Principal Advisory: Fractional Chief Architect & AI Governance Advisor
Best for: Organisations without a chief architect, or leaders seeking independent architecture and AI-governance advice.
Includes
- A monthly advisory session
- Reviews of priority architecture and AI decisions
- Support for design-authority or architecture review boards
- Roadmap and investment guidance
- Advice on architecture roles and capability
Commercial basis: Monthly retainer for agreed days or hours; minimum initial term of three months.
Availability, priorities, review volume and notice period are agreed in writing. Delivery management, on-call support and recruitment are outside this advisory scope.
Discuss advisory supportDiscuss your priorities
Bring one AI initiative, architecture concern or capability challenge. We will discuss your context, whether ZenAI can help and a suitable first engagement.