To move from scattered pilots to embedded, high-impact AI, leaders must first step back and locate themselves within the AI ecosystem. Where do you operate—applications, services, policy? Where are your customers? What layers are you already invested in (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, Google platforms)? The Six Layers Framework™ gives you the structure to answer these questions with clarity.

Start by identifying one or two business-critical objectives where AI can drive measurable value—speed, savings, insight, or competitive advantage. Then, map the supporting layers required to deliver that impact: infrastructure (L1), models (L2), adoption channels (L3), and human systems (L4). Align your strategy to outcomes, not just technology—and track ROI across layers: cost at L1, effectiveness at L3, trust at L5.

This approach turns AI from a technical experiment into a strategic lever. The Framework equips you to make clear, confident choices—about what to build, buy, partner, or govern—based on where you are, what you need, and what your customers expect.