Defined monthly advisory time
A set block of hours with a named advisor and an agreed response time.
AI Services
AI Consulting Services
Ongoing advisory for leaders making AI decisions: vendor evaluations, architecture reviews, second opinions and board-level briefings.
What it is
Not every AI question needs a project. Sometimes you need an experienced outside view on a vendor proposal, an architecture decision, or a pilot that is not going well.
This is a retained advisory arrangement with a defined block of time each month. Use it for vendor evaluations, design reviews, policy input, interview support when you are hiring AI skills, or a briefing that prepares your leadership for a board conversation.
Who it is for
- CIOs and IT directors without in-house AI depth yet
- Mid-market companies that need expertise but not a full-time hire
- Teams facing a vendor decision with significant lock-in
- Leaders who want a second opinion before committing budget
What is included
The deliverables below are the default scope. We adjust them to your situation during scoping and confirm the final list in writing.
Vendor and proposal reviews
Written assessments of AI vendor proposals, including the questions you should ask before signing.
Architecture and design reviews
Review of proposed AI architectures with risks and alternatives.
Executive briefings
Plain-language briefings on developments that affect your plans — without the hype cycle.
Decision records
Short write-ups of significant decisions and their rationale, so the reasoning survives staff turnover.
Process and timeline
Indicative timings for a typical engagement of this type. Your scope, environment and availability of stakeholders will move them.
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Onboarding
We learn your environment, current initiatives and constraints so advice is specific.
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Standing cadence
A regular session plus ad-hoc availability within the agreed block.
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Quarterly review
Review what the arrangement has been used for and adjust it, including ending it if it is not earning its keep.
Outcomes we aim for
These are the goals we design the engagement around. They are objectives, not guarantees, and the result depends on decisions and effort on your side as much as ours.
- Faster, better-informed decisions on AI investments
- Vendor conversations entered with the right questions prepared
- Fewer expensive commitments made under time pressure
- A written record of why key decisions were made
Questions
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How is this priced?
As a monthly retainer against a defined block of hours. Contact us for pricing — it depends on the block size and response time you need.
Can the retainer convert into project work?
Yes, and it often does. We scope and price project work separately so the advisory relationship is not a sales channel in disguise.
Is ai consulting services the right next step?
Tell us the symptom rather than the solution. If a different service fits better — or none of ours does — we will say so.