Methodology

AI Canvas.
Succeed in your Data/AI transformation.

A structured journey to integrate artificial intelligence into your organization — from strategic vision to regulatory compliance.

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Overview

Six steps, from acculturation to regulatory compliance.

STEP 01
Acculturation

Collective work (training, quick wins) to prepare organizational transformation.

STEP 02
Strategic Vision

Strategic workshop with the Executive Committee to align business vision and AI opportunities.

STEP 03
Roadmap

Tactical workshops to identify and prioritize high-impact use cases.

STEP 04
Feasibility

Operational and IT workshops to confirm feasibility and map processes.

STEP 05
Experimentation

POC and change management support.

STEP 06
Compliance

Implementation of European AI Act compliance measures.

Step 01

Prepare organizational transformation

This workstream is essential for properly preparing organizational transformation.

What you do

  • Awareness workshops: interactive sessions to demystify AI and present concrete use cases
  • Targeted training: programs adapted to different levels (decision-makers, users, technical teams)
  • Hackathons and Quick Wins: collaborative events to explore innovative solutions
  • Team coaching: personalized support to facilitate adoption

What you get

  • Change acceptance fostered
  • Faster return on investment
  • Collective intelligence strengthened
Duration
1 to 10 days
Participants
Entire organization
Format
Variable depending on program
Step 02

Align business vision and Data/AI

This workshop establishes a shared vision and identifies strategic opportunities for AI integration.

Target

C-Level / COMEX

Objective

Align business vision and data

Methodology

Guided brainstorming, mind mapping, AI Canvas

Format

Modules or workshops (2h to 0.5 day)

What you get

  • Shared strategic Data/AI vision
  • Strong leadership commitment
  • Long-term value of transformation guaranteed
Duration
2 to 10 days
Client effort
Moderate
Step 03

Identify and prioritize use cases

PHASE 1
Collective ideation

Identification of relevant use cases with operational teams. Design Thinking.

1–2 days

PHASE 2
Evaluation

Filter the most relevant use cases. Impact/effort matrix.

1–2 days

PHASE 3
Tactical prioritization

Identification of sponsors, budgets and planning.

1–2 days

What you get

  • Use cases prioritized by potential ROI
  • Accelerated collective acculturation
  • Sponsors engaged around selected priorities
Duration
2 to 5 days
Client effort
Moderate
Step 04

Confirm feasibility and map data

This phase assesses data availability and quality, plus risk/opportunity analysis.

What you do

  • Analysis of existing systems
  • Interviews with business and IT teams
  • Data flow mapping

What you get

  • Detailed list of available flows and entities
  • Gain/effort prioritization matrix
  • Realistic roadmap
Duration
1 to 5 days
Participants
Business teams + IT Department
Effort
Moderate
Step 05

Model and test the first use case

This in-depth workshop models the first selected use case(s), identifies bottlenecks and designs targeted AI solutions.

DAY 1–3
Current-state analysis + interviews

Immersion in business processes and collection of available data.

DAY 4–5
Workshops

Co-design sessions and modeling of targeted AI solutions.

DAY 6–8
Preparation and delivery

Finalize the POC and present results to stakeholders.

What you get

  • Process Value Stream Map
  • Functional Proof of Concept
  • First usage feedback
Duration
6 to 8 days
Client effort
Low (management) to Moderate (operational)
Step 06

European regulatory compliance

In the context of rapid evolution of European AI regulation, this phase is essential.

INITIAL AUDIT
Full assessment

Full assessment of existing AI systems.

AI ACT CLASSIFICATION
Risk-level categorization

Categorization according to the risk levels defined by the European AI Act.

REGISTRY CREATION
Comprehensive AI systems registry

Exhaustive registry of AI systems with complete documentation.

QUARTERLY FOLLOW-UP
Ongoing support

Continuous support to maintain compliance over time.

What you get

  • AI systems registry
  • Risk assessment grid
  • Compliance action plan
  • AI charter
Duration
2–3 days to set up
Follow-up
0.5 day/quarter
Full Journey

AI Canvas

1
Acculturation
2
Vision
3
Roadmap
4
Feasibility
5
Experimentation
6
Compliance

Our methodology guides you through each step for a successful AI transformation, adapted to your specific context and aligned with your strategic objectives.

Advantage

What you gain

Our approach

  • The AI Canvas methodology
  • Short, actionable and engaging formats
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Co-construction with your teams
  • Progressive approach without technical jargon
  • Integrated compliance (GDPR, AI Act)
  • Recognized sovereign Data/AI expertise
  • Collaboration based on trust

Your benefits

  • Common language, pleasure in collaborating
  • Realistic and prioritized AI use cases
  • Proximity and shared DNA
  • Valorization of existing data
  • Controlled AI compliance
  • Clear operational vision
  • Optimized investment
  • Immediate ROI
  • Absolute sovereignty over your data
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AI
Canvas.
From acculturation
to AI Act compliance.
Workshop workbook — 9 pages.
Print & run it with your team.
6 steps · 1 strategic canvas.
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01 DownloadGet the workbook and print it.
02 Run the workshopHalf a day with your team — vision to AI Act.
03 Make it countTurn the canvas into a prioritized plan.
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