AI Activation Plan
Know exactly where AI can
move the needle — for one
business function.
In 3–5 days, we map your current-state process, identify your highest-leverage AI opportunities, and deliver a prioritized action plan — with no execution commitment required.
- $2,500
- Starting price
- 3–5 days
- Typical timeline
- 1 function
- Scoped focus
- No retainer
- No ongoing commitment
Who This Is For
You know AI should be doing more in this function. You just don't have a clear path.
Most teams are somewhere between "experimenting with AI tools" and "wanting a real strategy." The AI Activation Plan is for the space in between — when you need clarity before committing to a larger execution effort.
Your team is using AI tools informally.
There's no clear picture of where it's creating real leverage versus noise. You want a structured view of what's working and what isn't.
You've been pitched AI solutions that started from a product.
Every vendor assessment starts with their platform. You want someone to start from your process — how your team actually works today — and reason forward from there.
You're not ready for a full transformation engagement.
You want a clear, scoped plan before committing to execution. The Activation Plan gives you exactly that — a concrete deliverable you can act on, without a multi-month retainer.
How It Works
Three phases. Your process, your team, your plan.
We don't start from a framework and fit you into it. We start from how your function actually operates today — and reason forward to where AI creates the most leverage.
Discovery
1–3 working sessions with your team. You walk us through your current process: the tools you use, how work actually flows, where things break down, and where you see opportunity. We drive the conversation with a structured question set designed to surface what matters.
Analysis
We review the findings from discovery, identify your top AI opportunities, and assess each one for potential impact and implementation feasibility. The highest-value initiatives get scoped into actionable recommendations.
Plan Walkthrough
We deliver your AI Activation Plan package and walk you through the findings, the opportunities we identified, and the recommended path forward in a live session. You leave with a plan you can act on immediately — or put on the shelf until you're ready.
What You Receive
A complete picture of where you are and where to go.
Every AI Activation Plan includes four deliverables. Together, they give you the clarity to make a decision — whether that's executing an initiative, expanding to more areas, or simply knowing where not to spend.
Executive Summary of Findings
A clear-eyed view of your current-state process and the top opportunities we identified — written for a decision-maker, not a project manager.
Current State Process Map
A documented view of how your function operates today, with an assessment of which activities stand to benefit most from AI.
Top AI Opportunities
The highest-impact areas we identified, with epic-level scope and key assumptions for each — enough to size the effort and evaluate the tradeoffs.
Approach & Scope for 3 Priority Initiatives
Concrete definitions for your three highest-value opportunities: what to pursue, what it assumes, and what execution would take.
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing.
50% deposit to begin. 50% due at plan walkthrough.
No retainer. No ongoing commitment required after delivery.
Any Rainmaker consultant. Keith provides product oversight.
Scope
What counts as a functional area?
One team or function — the people, processes, and tools that operate together within a defined part of your business. Common areas include:
Each area is scoped separately. The single-area focus is intentional — depth over breadth produces a plan that's actually actionable, not a surface-level survey.
FAQ
Common questions.
What happens after we receive the plan?
The plan stands on its own — you're not obligated to do anything next. If you want to execute one of the initiatives, we'll produce a scoped SOW. If you want to expand to additional functional areas, pursue a full AI strategy roadmap, or retain us for ongoing support, all of that is available. Nothing is required.
Who do we need to involve from our team?
Typically a functional lead and one or two team members who know the day-to-day process well. We work around your schedule and keep sessions focused. Most discovery sessions run 60–90 minutes.
What does "one functional area" mean exactly?
One team or function — sales, marketing, customer service, finance, operations, or another area you define. The scope stays within that function and the people in it. If you want to cover multiple areas, each adds $1,000.
How is this different from an AI vendor's assessment?
We're not selling you a platform. We don't start from a product feature list — we start from how your function actually works today and reason forward. Our only output is the plan. We have no incentive to recommend any particular tool.
Ready to get a clear AI plan for your team?
30 minutes. We'll scope it, walk you through what you'd get, and answer your questions.