ANAKATA

Strategic Consulting

Bangkok, Thailand

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Assessment Framework

Comprehensive AI
Competency Frameworks

Our multi-layered assessment system evaluates AI readiness at every level — from individual skills to organizational maturity to executive leadership capability.

Individual Assessment

AI Competency Framework

Our assessment covers the full spectrum of AI competency — from foundational literacy to strategic leadership — aligned with frameworks from UNESCO, the World Economic Forum, and leading consulting firms.

Level 1

AI Foundations

The building blocks of AI literacy. Everyone in a modern organization needs these baseline competencies to participate meaningfully in AI-related discussions and decisions.

  • Understanding AI & ML basics
  • AI ethics & responsible use
  • Data literacy fundamentals
  • Prompt engineering
  • AI tool awareness
  • Understanding AI limitations
  • Basic AI terminology

Level 2

Applied Skills

Practical ability to use AI tools in daily work. These competencies distinguish productive AI users from passive observers.

  • Workflow AI integration
  • Data analysis & interpretation
  • AI-powered decision making
  • Creating data visualizations
  • Human-AI collaboration
  • Quality assessment of AI outputs
  • Tool selection & evaluation

Level 3

Technical Expertise

Deep technical capabilities for building, deploying, and maintaining AI systems. Required for engineering and data science roles.

  • ML model development
  • Data science & analytics
  • MLOps & deployment
  • AI system architecture
  • Model evaluation & monitoring
  • Feature engineering
  • Cloud AI infrastructure

Level 4

Strategic Leadership

The ability to drive organizational AI transformation. Essential for executives and senior leaders responsible for AI strategy.

  • AI strategy development
  • AI governance & risk management
  • Change management for AI
  • Workforce transformation
  • Innovation & foresight
  • Stakeholder communication
  • ROI measurement

Beyond technical skills: Research from Fortune and the World Economic Forum highlights that critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and communication are the true differentiators in the AI era. Our framework assesses both technical capability and these essential human skills that AI cannot replicate.

Adoption Profile

Where Does Your Organization Stand?

Based on Everett Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation theory, our AI Adoption Profile assessment identifies where individuals and teams fall on the adoption spectrum — enabling targeted strategies that accelerate readiness across every segment.

Innovators

2.5%

Early experimenters who embrace uncertainty and actively seek out new AI technologies. They prototype, test, and iterate — often before formal organizational support exists.

  • High risk tolerance
  • Self-directed learners
  • Technology enthusiasts
  • Internal champions

Early Adopters

13.5%

Influential decision-makers who recognize AI's transformative value. They adopt strategically and help build the case for broader organizational investment.

  • Thought leaders
  • Strategic vision
  • Peer influencers
  • ROI-focused

Early Majority

34%

Pragmatic professionals who adopt AI once clear evidence of value exists. They need structured training, proven use cases, and organizational support.

  • Evidence-driven
  • Process-oriented
  • Need clear ROI
  • Structured learners

Late Majority

34%

Skeptical adopters who require widespread acceptance before engaging with AI tools. They adopt out of necessity and need significant support.

  • Risk-averse
  • Peer-dependent
  • Need social proof
  • Compliance-motivated

Laggards

16%

Resistant to change, they adopt AI only when it becomes unavoidable. Addressing their concerns requires empathy, hands-on guidance, and patience.

  • Change-resistant
  • Traditional methods
  • Need 1-on-1 support
  • Fear of disruption

Assessment Dimensions

Our AI Adoption Profile evaluates four key dimensions through a structured 5-10 minute assessment, producing personalized recommendations for each individual.

AI Knowledge & Awareness

Familiarity with AI technologies, understanding of benefits and limitations, frequency of staying updated on developments

AI Usage & Experience

Hands-on experience with AI tools, types of solutions used (advanced models, productivity tools, consumer apps), confidence levels

Attitudes & Readiness

Emotional response to AI, key concerns (ethics, privacy, job displacement), willingness to learn and experiment with new tools

Future Plans

6-12 month adoption intentions, types of support needed (training, workshops, education programs, mentoring, peer learning)

Organizational Assessment

AI Maturity Model

Beyond individual skills, we assess organizational readiness across five critical dimensions. Our maturity model identifies where your organization stands and provides a clear roadmap for progression.

Strategy

  • AI adoption strategy
  • Leadership commitment
  • Resource allocation
  • Success metrics

Structure

  • Organizational structure
  • Governance framework
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Decision rights

Data

  • Data integration & quality
  • Data ethics & accessibility
  • Analytics maturity
  • Data governance

Organization

  • AI skills development
  • Cross-functional work
  • Change management
  • Learning culture

Technology & Infrastructure

  • Compute resources
  • AI tools & platforms
  • Cybersecurity posture
  • System integration

Culture & Ethics

  • AI literacy programs
  • Innovation culture
  • Ethical AI practices
  • Responsible deployment

Five Levels of AI Maturity

Each dimension is scored across five maturity levels, providing a clear picture of current capabilities and the specific steps needed to advance.

1

Initial

No formal AI capability; awareness is limited or non-existent

2

Developing

Basic understanding; pilot projects underway with limited scope

3

Defined

Structured approach; AI integrated into selected processes

4

Managed

Systematic deployment; measurable outcomes across departments

5

Optimizing

Advanced, integrated, continuous improvement; AI-first culture

Strategic Planning Tool

AI Strategy & Roadmap Canvas

A structured canvas for developing your organization’s AI strategy. Seven interconnected components guide leaders from vision to execution — ensuring alignment between ambition, capability, and governance.

1

AI Vision

North Star

Define your organization's aspirational AI future — the overarching goal that guides all AI initiatives and investments.

2

AI Strategy

Choices & Approach

Strategic decisions about where to compete with AI, which capabilities to build vs. buy, and how to differentiate.

3

AI Opportunity Map

What We Will Do

Identify and prioritize specific AI use cases by business impact, feasibility, and strategic alignment.

4

AI Roadmap

When & How

Phased implementation plan with clear milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements over 12-36 months.

5

Enablers & Dependencies

Critical prerequisites: data readiness, talent pipeline, technology infrastructure, change management, and external partnerships.

6

Investment & Resources

Budget allocation, team composition, technology costs, training investments, and expected ROI timeline.

7

Governance & Decision Rights

Who decides what: AI ethics board, project approval process, risk management framework, and accountability structure.

Executive Assessment

AI Competencies for Leaders

Effective AI transformation requires leadership that understands both the strategic potential and operational realities of AI. Our CIO/Executive AI Competency Assessment evaluates 10 critical dimensions scored across five proficiency levels.

Digital Strategy
01

Strategy & Foresight

Anticipating disruption — scenario planning, trend analysis, and strategic positioning for AI-driven market shifts.

02

Digital Strategic Alignment

Integrating AI and technology strategy with core business vision, ensuring every initiative serves organizational goals.

Digital Operations
03

Governance & Compliance

Regulatory frameworks, audit management, ethical AI deployment, and responsible data governance.

04

Enterprise Architecture

Organizational blueprints for human-AI collaboration, value chain optimization, and system integration.

05

Data & Analytics

Data strategy, AI adoption maturity, transitioning from model-centric to data-centric approaches.

06

Cybersecurity & Risk

Threat intelligence for AI systems, incident response, data poisoning mitigation, adversarial robustness.

07

Technology Infrastructure

Cloud/hybrid strategy, specialized compute, scalability, platform modernization for AI workloads.

08

Project Management

Agile/Waterfall for AI projects, handling probabilistic outcomes, scaling pilots, stakeholder engagement.

Digital Innovation
09

Innovation Management

Building innovation pipelines — rapid experimentation, prototyping culture, emerging technology assessment.

10

Digital Business Models

Creating value through AI — platform strategies, new revenue streams, digital-first business models.

Proficiency Progression

Level 1: Novice

Basic awareness; relies on others for AI decisions

Level 2: Beginner

Can participate in AI discussions; understands key concepts

Level 3: Competent

Independently manages AI initiatives; applies frameworks

Level 4: Advanced

Drives AI strategy; mentors teams; leads complex projects

Level 5: Expert

Shapes industry standards; innovates new approaches; thought leader

Why executive assessment matters: Research from TUAI Center and Thammasat University shows that organizations with AI-competent leadership adopt transformative technologies 2.5x faster and achieve 40% higher ROI on AI investments.

Ready to Assess Your Organization?

Start with individual competency assessment, then expand to organizational maturity and executive leadership evaluation.