Framework & Assessment

The RUDI AI Readiness Framework

A comprehensive model for building AI competency across your organization

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The Real Barrier to Strategic Adoption Isn't the Technology

It's how your people use the tools.

The Tech-Savvy Organization

Highly fluent in technology, yet unable to figure out how to incorporate AI strategically. The tools are there, but adoption has plateaued.

The Starting-From-Scratch Organization

Little to no AI experience, unsure where to begin. Needs a clear roadmap but doesn't want to guess.

What Both Organizations Need

Whether tech-savvy or starting fresh, success requires a data-driven, people-centered approach

Workflows

How people use AI in daily tasks—drafting, analyzing, automating

Data

What data is safe to use—understanding boundaries and compliance

Culture

Building confidence and adoption across the organization

From surveying hundreds of organizations—from educators to Fortune 500 companies—we've learned the real ROI comes from people's efficiency at the micro level: using AI to draft documents, analyze data, automate repetitive tasks, and build micro-tools within the organization.

Two Approaches to Strategic AI Adoption

You can focus on technology or culture. RUDI integrates both—with a human-centered approach.

Cultural Axis

People-Centric Approach

  • Reduces fear and demystifies AI
  • Embeds tools into daily workflows
  • Builds literacy through learning

Focus: How people learn and adopt AI responsibly

Technical Axis

System-Centric Approach

  • Aligns tools, data, infrastructure
  • Ensures compliance & ethics
  • Modernizes metrics & ROI

Focus: Infrastructure and system optimization

RUDI Integrates Both Approaches

We address both the cultural and technical dimensions of AI adoption, but with a human-centered approach. We build comfort and literacy first, then layer in the governance and infrastructure. This ensures sustainable adoption that balances people, technology, and responsible practice.

Learn Where Your Organization Falls on the Pyramid

The psychological journey from Fear to Fluency—this is what the assessment measures

RUDI AI Readiness Pyramid Four stacked levels from Familiarity to Fluency with callouts describing each stage and an overview of conceptual, operational, and governance literacy. 1. FAMILIARITY (Exposure) "I've seen it" 2. COMFORT (Confidence) "I'm not afraid of it" 3. LITERACY "I understand what it does" 4. FLUENCY Fluency (Deep Mastery) Conceptual: Understanding how & why AI works Operational: Creating with AI in real workflows Governance: Responsible use, ethics & oversight (Like Bloom's taxonomy: from knowing → creating) Literacy (Understanding Uses) • I understand practical applications • I can see how AI could be useful Comfort (Confidence) • Interact without anxiety • AI becomes a tool, not a threat Familiarity (Overcoming Fear) • Awareness that AI exists • Curiosity & recognition • Psychological barriers start to fade Most organizations are stuck between Familiarity and Comfort — RUDI moves them toward Fluency.

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The AI Literacy Framework

Three dimensions of competency, five levels of proficiency

Conceptual Understanding

Understanding AI at a high level — how it works, why outputs vary, limitations, and societal impact

Operational Skills

Using AI tools in practice — writing effective prompts, building workflows, integrating AI into daily work

Governance & Ethics

Oversight, ethics, and responsible use — understanding risks, applying policies, leading safe AI adoption

Three Dimensions × Five Levels = Complete Competency Map

3

DIMENSIONS

×
5

PROFICIENCY LEVELS

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15

COMPETENCY POINTS

Your assessment maps your current proficiency across all 15 points, showing exactly where to focus training.

Five Proficiency Levels

Applied across each of the three dimensions

0

No Exposure

Conceptual: Never heard of generative AI • Operational: Never opened an AI tool • Governance: No awareness of AI risks

1

Pre-Beginner

Conceptual: Heard "AI" or "ChatGPT" but can't explain • Operational: Can open tools but unsure what to type • Governance: Knows AI may be biased but not how

2

Beginner

Conceptual: Can describe AI as "a tool that generates text/images" • Operational: Can try basic prompts, recognize when output is off • Governance: Can name risks like privacy, misinformation, bias

3

Intermediate

Conceptual: Understands training data, bias, why outputs vary • Operational: Uses AI for work tasks with cross-checking • Governance: Knows policies, applies them correctly

4

Advanced

Conceptual: Can critically discuss AI's societal role, ethics, limitations • Operational: Designs AI workflows, mentors peers • Governance: Leads conversations on AI policy, ethics, adoption

Most professionals start at Pre-Beginner or Beginner. RUDI training moves you systematically through each level across all three dimensions.

How These Frameworks Fit Together

Three complementary models working together to build AI fluency

The Pyramid

Your journey — the emotional arc from fear to confidence

"Where am I going?"

The 3×5 Matrix

Your measurement — systematic assessment across 15 competency points

"Where am I now?"

The 3D Model

Your practice — daily habits for responsible AI use

"How do I use AI safely?"

Together, they form a complete system: The Pyramid shows your destination, the Matrix measures your progress, and the 3D Model guides your daily practice. RUDI's training and assessment tools help you move through all three.

The Responsible Use Model

How to use AI safely and effectively in practice

Beyond technical competency, RUDI teaches responsible AI use through a three-dimensional model that answers: What data can I use? How carefully should I check outputs? What questions should I ask?

Habits of Responsible Use

The questions you ask

  • Source Tracing — Where did this come from?
  • Cross-Referencing — Does this hold up elsewhere?
  • Perspective Testing — Whose voice is present/missing?
  • Boundary Marking — What are the limits?
  • Bias Awareness — What assumptions shape this?

Levels of Scrutiny

How carefully to check

1

Light Use

Spell check, brainstorming, quick facts
Minimal scrutiny

2

Medium Use

Interpretation, analysis, abstract problems
Apply 2-3 habits

3

High-Stakes Use

Legal, medical, financial decisions
Apply ALL 5 habits + verify with experts

Data Types

What you're allowed to use

Public Data

Open-source info, articles, brainstorming

Internal Data

Workflows, non-sensitive reports (check policy)

Sensitive Data

PII, HR records (must anonymize first)

Prohibited Data

Protected records, trade secrets (never)

This three-dimensional model ensures safe, effective AI use. RUDI training builds these habits into your daily workflow.

Domain Examples Across Proficiency Levels

What competency looks like at each stage

Conceptual Domain

Understanding AI at a high level

Beginner

Can describe AI as "a tool that generates text/images"

Intermediate

Understands training data, bias, why outputs vary

Advanced

Critically discusses AI's role in society, ethics, and limitations

Operational Domain

Using AI tools in practice

Beginner

Can try basic prompts, recognizes when output is off

Intermediate

Uses AI for work tasks: reports, analysis, content creation

Advanced

Designs AI-enhanced workflows, mentors peers in safe usage

Governance Domain

Oversight, ethics, and responsible use

Beginner

Can name risks: privacy, misinformation, bias

Intermediate

Knows organizational policies, applies them correctly

Advanced

Leads conversations on AI policy, ethics, and adoption

Your AI Readiness — Visualized

See your AI readiness instantly — discover where your team stands across all three dimensions with interactive visual reports

Your Readiness Snapshot

Conceptual Operational Governance
Before Training After Training

What You'll Discover

Your personalized readiness radar chart shows exactly where you stand — and where to focus next.

Conceptual Literacy

Do you understand how AI works?

Operational Literacy

Can you use AI tools effectively in your work?

Governance Literacy

Do you know what's safe and responsible?

Each dimension measured 0-4: From no awareness to expert fluency with personalized recommendations for growth.

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