Three clear engagement models designed for different stages of AI maturity — each grounded in the BAIOS™ operating framework. Every engagement means working directly with Marcel Baron.
The BAIOS™ Readiness Assessment is the starting point for organisations that want an honest, structured view of where they stand on AI — before committing to large-scale investment. It is a time-boxed, high-intensity diagnostic conducted by Marcel Baron directly, using the full BAIOS™ five-layer assessment framework.
The output is not a generic maturity model. It is a custom prioritised roadmap, grounded in your specific business context, that tells your leadership team exactly what to fix, in what order, and why — with ROI logic built in.
Initial workshop with leadership to align on objectives, define assessment scope across BAIOS™ layers, and agree success criteria.
Structured interviews with senior stakeholders across strategy, technology, data, operations and HR. Document and process review.
Scoring and analysis across all five BAIOS™ layers: AI Strategy, Governance & Risk, AI / Agents, Data & Architecture, Operating Model.
A 90-day and 12-month action plan with sequenced initiatives, investment sizing, and clear value hypotheses for each workstream.
A board-ready presentation delivered to your leadership team, with recommendations and facilitated Q&A to drive decision-making.
The Fractional AI Strategy Lead engagement places Marcel Baron inside your organisation as a senior strategic leader — attending leadership meetings, driving the AI agenda, governing programmes, and acting as the bridge between your executive team and your technical and operational functions.
This is not advisory at arm's length. It is active, embedded leadership — available at a fraction of the cost and risk of a permanent executive hire. The engagement is grounded in the BAIOS™ framework, with a focus on measurable progress across all five layers.
Drive the AI strategy process, maintain the roadmap, and ensure alignment with business priorities at every leadership cycle.
Prepare and present AI progress, risk, and opportunity to your board and executive committee. Translate technical complexity into business language.
Lead the selection of AI vendors and platforms, structure contracts, oversee programme governance and milestone accountability.
Govern the design, piloting, and scaling of agentic AI deployments — ensuring responsible implementation and integration into operating workflows.
Structured monthly reporting on AI transformation progress, value realisation against targets, and forward priorities.
The Day Rate engagement is the most flexible way to access senior AI strategy expertise. It requires no retainer, no long-term commitment, and no lead time beyond agreeing a date. It is designed for organisations that have a specific need: a workshop to run, a decision to make, a programme to review, or a senior perspective to stress-test.
Facilitated half-day or full-day sessions for leadership teams — defining AI priorities, stress-testing roadmaps, or aligning on build vs buy decisions.
Independent senior input on AI platform selection, vendor shortlisting, or RFP evaluation — without the bias of vendor-affiliated advisors.
One-to-one sessions with C-suite executives building their AI literacy, leadership narrative, or decision-making capability.
An independent expert review of an in-flight AI programme — identifying risks, gaps, governance issues, and opportunities for acceleration.
Every engagement — Assessment, Fractional, or Day Rate — is grounded in the same five-layer operating framework. Consistent, structured rigour regardless of engagement type.
AI Strategy
Alignment of AI ambition with business model, competitive positioning and board-level priorities
Governance & Risk
EU AI Act compliance, model oversight, accountability and ethical frameworks
AI / Agents
Use case prioritisation, model selection, agentic deployment at enterprise scale
Data & Architecture
Data infrastructure, CRM & platform modernisation, governance and readiness
Operating Model
Talent, change management, capability building and value realisation
Most clients start with a short introductory call. No commitment, no pitch deck — just a direct conversation about where you are and what would be most valuable.
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