Most communications teams now use AI somewhere, but few can answer a simple question: How ready are we, really? Only 17% of communicators are involved in shaping AI governance, and over half say they're unsure of their AI strategy (Ragan's 2025 Benchmark Report). That uncertainty stalls progress and leaves value on the table. In this interactive session led by Samantha Stark, CAIS advisor and founder of Phyusion, you'll get an exclusive first look at a new AI Readiness Framework developed for Ragan's Center for AI Strategy (CAIS). Through interactive exercises, you'll identify where your team may fall across maturity stages and personas, and more importantly, what separates teams that are struggling from those that are scaling. You'll learn:
- The Ecosystem Model: Why AI readiness isn't about tools. It's eight interconnected dimensions, from leadership alignment to measurement, and imbalance in any one can stall your progress.
- The Four Stages and Seven Personas: A new way to understand where your team is and what "the next right step" looks like for your specific situation.
- The Pivot Points: What teams at each stage should focus on to accelerate, and the common traps that keep them stuck.
