What AI Strategy Consulting Actually Delivers
A proper AI strategy engagement gives you: an assessment of where AI can create value in your operations, a prioritized roadmap of implementations (highest ROI first), build vs. buy recommendations for each use case, and a realistic budget and timeline. You walk out knowing what to do and in what order.
When You Need It
You need AI strategy consulting when: leadership has committed to AI adoption but doesn't know where to start, you've had failed AI projects and want an outside assessment of why, you're evaluating a major AI investment ($500K+) and need a second opinion, or you're in a regulated industry and need guidance on compliance implications.
When You Don't
You don't need a strategy engagement when: you already have a specific project in mind (hire an implementation agency instead), your team has strong AI expertise internally, you have a budget under $5,000 (strategy consulting at that budget is too shallow to be useful), or you're looking for validation of a decision you've already made.
What Good Strategy Consulting Costs
AI readiness assessment (1-2 weeks): $5,000-$15,000. AI roadmap and strategy (4-6 weeks): $20,000-$75,000. Ongoing strategic advisory (monthly): $5,000-$20,000/month. These are real numbers — be skeptical of strategy engagements priced at $1,000-$2,000. At that price, you're buying a template, not an analysis.
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