From diagnostic to delivery
AI implementation normally starts with a Discovery & Governance Sprint. Bounded questions, document reviews, workshops and keynotes can begin as focused Expert Input without a full diagnostic.
Choose the proportionate starting point
You do not need to buy a large transformation programme. Start with the smallest engagement that can resolve the decision in front of you.
| Your situation | Start here | What you leave with | Fee | Typical timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A bounded question, document or event | Expert Input | An independent review, working session or keynote | From £1,200 for reviews and sessions; keynotes from £1,500 | Agreed to the brief |
| A team needs shared understanding and practical next steps | Workshop | Facilitated session, agreed actions and optional findings note | £1,450 half-day or £2,400 full-day | Half or full day |
| You need to decide what is worth funding | Discovery Sprint | AI Decision Brief and 90-Day Roadmap | £3,500 standard or £5,500 extended | One or two weeks |
| The case is clear and a workflow needs testing | Pilot Build | Working prototype, governance notes and handover | £9,500 focused or £14,000 extended | Defined in the fixed scope |
| A tested workflow needs controlled organisational rollout | Implementation Pilot | Adoption, governance cadence, evaluation and operating handover | From £15,000 | 4–6 weeks |
| Leadership and governance are needed over time | Fractional CAIO | Operating cadence, governance and implementation oversight | £2,750–£7,500/month | Three-month initial term |
Services
Discovery & Governance Sprint
A paid diagnostic to assess your AI readiness, identify high-value use cases, and receive an AI Decision Brief and 90-Day Roadmap.
Deliverables (what you leave with):
- Ranked use-case shortlist (value × feasibility × risk)
- Data and risk boundaries (what can and cannot be used)
- Governance model (decision rights, guardrails, approvals)
- Pilot specification + success metrics + evaluation plan
- 90-day implementation roadmap (what to do next, in what order)
Investment: £3,500 standard or £5,500 extended
Timeline: One week standard; two weeks extended
Fractional CAIO
Strategic AI leadership on retainer. I embed 1-3 days per month to build governance, test workflows, and pilot systems that stick.
Investment: £2,750–£7,500/month
Commitment: Three-month initial term; continuation by agreement
Pilot delivery (two routes)
Pilot Build: working prototype
A focused prototype to test a workflow change quickly. The objective is a usable system with clear owners, governance considerations, and handover.
Investment: £9,500 focused or £14,000 extended
Learn more →Implementation Pilot (4–6 weeks)
A controlled rollout to embed the workflow change: governance cadence, stakeholder adoption, evaluation, and iterative improvement, ending with a maintainable operating routine.
Investment: From £15,000
Learn more →AI Strategy, Policy, and Workshops
Half-day or full-day sessions on AI governance, policy frameworks, and practical implementation for higher education institutions.
Format: Half-day or full-day sessions
Audience: Faculty, research leaders, administrators
Investment: £1,450 half-day or £2,400 full-day
Expert Input
Keynotes, independent reviews, working sessions and advisory input for a defined decision, document or event, without a full implementation project.
Reviews and working sessions: From £1,200
Keynotes: From £1,500
All prices exclude VAT where applicable. Agreed travel and third-party costs are confirmed in writing before work starts.
Ready to start?
Start with a diagnostic for implementation, or use Expert Input for a bounded question, review or event.
Apply for a Discovery & Governance Sprint