AI Readiness and Operating Model Consulting for UK Organisations
What AI readiness actually means
AI readiness is not about tools.
It is the ability of an organisation to deploy AI and automation in a way that is feasible, valuable, and governable.
An AI readiness assessment answers four questions:
• Are the right processes stable enough to automate
• Is the data usable and accessible
• Is ownership clear across teams
• Can risk be managed at scale
Without these answers, AI initiatives stall or fail after pilots.
WHAT AN AI OPERATING MODEL IS
An AI operating model defines how AI, automation, and people work together inside an organisation.
It clarifies:
• Who owns AI systems
• Where decisions sit
• How automation is governed
• How humans interact with AI outputs
• What happens when systems fail
Most AI programmes fail because this structure is missing.
We design operating models so AI becomes part of day-to-day delivery, not a side project.
This service is designed for:
• Enterprise transformation and operations teams
• Professional services and consulting firms
• Scale-ups preparing to automate core processes
Clients typically come to us when AI ambition is high, but confidence in execution is low.
WHO THIS SERVICE IS FOR
Our assessments are structured, time-bound, and outcome-focused.
We assess four areas:
People
Roles, ownership, decision rights, and capability
Process
Stability, variation, handoffs, and automation potential
Data and technology
Availability, quality, access, and integration constraints
Governance and risk
Controls, escalation paths, and compliance considerations
This replaces weeks of fragmented discovery with a single, coherent view.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Every engagement produces clear, usable outputs.
Typical deliverables include:
• An AI readiness scorecard
• A current to future state operating model
• A prioritised list of AI and automation use cases
• Use cases ranked by value, effort, and risk
• A 90-day execution roadmap
These outputs are designed for leadership decision-making, not presentation decks.
HOW THIS REDUCES RISK AND COST
Organisations that skip readiness often experience:
• Automation built without ownership
• AI outputs nobody trusts
• Shadow systems and duplicated effort
• Risk managed after deployment
By assessing readiness first, teams reduce wasted spend and accelerate delivery once build begins.
HOW THIS CONNECTS TO DELIVERY
AI readiness and operating model design are the foundation.
Where value is proven, Carbon & Code also delivers:
• Automation workflows
• AI agents
• Workshops and training to enable teams
Build only happens once the operating model supports it.
WHY ORGANISATIONS CHOOSE CARBON AND CODE
Carbon & Code does not sell software platforms and does not provide generic AI training.
Our focus is:
• Clear decisions before spend
• Practical operating models
• Automation that survives real operations
• Enablement that creates ownership
We work UK wide and support both remote and in-person engagements.
HOW TO START
Most organisations start with a discovery session.
This allows us to confirm fit, scope, and priority before any commitment.
Book a discovery session
HOW OUR AI READINESS ASSESSMENT WORKS
Carbon & Code provides AI readiness assessments and operating model consulting for UK organisations.
We help leaders decide where AI fits, which use cases are worth pursuing, and how to structure delivery so AI creates value rather than risk.
Our work sits between strategy and execution. We focus on clarity before investment and delivery that holds up in real operations.