--- title: "AI Roadmap & Strategy Consulting: A Clear Plan for AI Adoption | Softpers" description: "A practical AI roadmap for your business: quick wins first, then bigger projects, with budgets, timelines, owners and ROI for each step. Vendor-neutral AI strategy in 1–2 weeks." url: "https://softpers.com/services/ai-roadmap" --- Digital Transformation Strategy · AI Roadmap # A step-by-step AI roadmap your team can follow We turn "we should use AI" into a clear plan: what to do first, what it costs, who owns it and what you get back, month by month. Book a free call See how it works - **Takes**: 1–2 weeks - **Starts from**: $2k - **You get**: 6–12 month plan What changes ## What changes when AI has a plan Today AI projects start, stall and get forgotten. With a roadmap Each step has an owner, a budget and a finish date. Today Big, risky bets come first. With a roadmap Quick wins come first, so AI pays for the next step. Today Leaders can't tell if AI is working. With a roadmap Clear numbers show time and money saved each month. What we do ## A plan built around your business, not the hype We're vendor-neutral. We pick tools and models that suit your budget and data, not the ones we're paid to sell. ### Goals and success numbers We agree what "working" means: hours saved, faster replies, more sales. ### Quick wins first Low-risk projects that pay off in weeks and build trust in AI. ### Month-by-month plan A 6–12 month roadmap with clear steps, owners and dates. ### Budget and ROI Cost and expected return for each step, so you can decide with confidence. ### Build, buy or skip Honest advice on when to use an off-the-shelf tool and when to build. ### Team and change plan Training and simple rules so your people use AI with confidence. How it works ## From ideas to a roadmap in two weeks 1. 1 ### Discovery call Share your goals and ideas. Estimate within 24 hours. Free · 30 min 2. 2 ### Goals & ideas We collect ideas from your team and agree what success looks like. Days 1–3 3. 3 ### Score & sort Each idea is scored for value, effort, cost and risk. Days 4–7 4. 4 ### Build the plan We sequence the work into a month-by-month roadmap. Days 8–10 5. 5 ### Hand over We present the plan and can lead the first step with you. 1 session How we plan ## Plans that pay for themselves, step by step Every roadmap starts with a small win you can see in weeks. The savings from that step help fund the next one, so AI grows with proof, not promises. **24 h** to get your estimate After the discovery call **Fixed price** for the first phase No surprises **100%** vendor-neutral advice We recommend what fits Your numbers ## What is waiting costs you Every week without a plan is another week of manual work. Move the sliders to see the yearly cost. **1,040** hours a year you could get back **$36,400** value waiting to be unlocked each year Your roadmap shows which steps unlock these savings first. ### What you get - Clear AI goals and success numbers - A ranked list of AI projects - A 6–12 month, step-by-step roadmap - Budget and expected ROI for each step - Tool and model recommendations - A team training and adoption plan Tools we can recommend ## The right tools, not the trendiest We know the leading AI models and automation tools well, and we tell you honestly which ones fit. Claude GPT-4.1 Gemini Llama n8n Zapier Make AWS Who it's for ## Leaders who want AI done right Founders, CEOs and operations leads who want to move fast without wasting money. Founders CEOs Operations leads Growing teams SaaS Professional services FAQ ## AI roadmap questions, answered **What is an AI roadmap?** It's a step-by-step plan for using AI in your business. It shows which projects to do first, what each costs, who owns it and what it should save. **How long does it take to build?** Usually 1–2 weeks. If you've already had an AI readiness audit, it can be faster. **How much does an AI roadmap cost?** Strategy work starts from $2k. You get a fixed price within 24 hours of your discovery call. **Do you only recommend your own services?** No. We're vendor-neutral. Sometimes the best step is a tool you already have, and we'll say so. **Can you help us deliver the roadmap?** Yes. We can build each step, or act as your fractional AI lead to keep it on track. **How often should the roadmap change?** We suggest a short review every quarter. AI moves fast, and your plan should too. Keep exploring ## Services that bring your roadmap to life [Digital Transformation Strategy **AI Readiness Audit** Find out how ready you are and where AI will pay off first. *Explore AI Readiness Audit →*](https://softpers.com/services/ai-readiness-audit) [Digital Transformation Strategy **Fractional AI Lead** A senior AI lead who keeps your roadmap moving, part-time. *Explore Fractional AI Lead →*](https://softpers.com/services/fractional-ai-lead) [AI & Data Innovation **AI Agents** Digital teammates that take real work off your team's plate. *Explore AI Agents →*](https://softpers.com/services/ai-agents) ## Ready to turn AI ideas into a plan? Book a free 30-minute call. Bring your ideas, and we'll help you see which ones are worth doing first. Book a free call or send us a message