How to launch an effective AI strategy for 2025? Follow this 5-step plan
The world is digitalising rapidly, and artificial intelligence (AI) plays a central role in this. But how do you start with an AI strategy that truly makes an impact? In this article, you will learn how to get started immediately with a simple 5-step plan. Whether you work as a manager, entrepreneur or professional, this approach will help you make AI concrete and applicable in your daily work.
Why an AI strategy is essential in 2025
AI is no longer a thing of the future; it is here already and growing faster than ever. It helps companies work more efficiently, reduce costs, and stimulate innovation. But without a strategy, you will continue to miss opportunities. A good starting point is to first understand where AI can add value for you or your organisation.
5 steps to an effective AI strategy
Start simply. Write down all the tasks you perform on an average day. Think of:
- Answering emails
- Organising meetings
- Making plans
- Preparing presentations
- Compiling reports
By doing this, you get a clear overview of where your time and energy are going.
Give each task two ratings:
- How much satisfaction does it give? Use a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = little satisfaction, 5 = a lot of satisfaction).
- How important is it for your role? Again, use a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = not important, 5 = crucial).
- Use a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = little satisfaction, 5 = a lot of satisfaction).
- Again, use a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = not important, 5 = crucial).
This will give you insight into which tasks give you energy and which are energy drains.
Focus on tasks that give little satisfaction but are important. These are often repetitive, time-consuming activities, such as:
- Administrative tasks
- Data processing
- Managing calendars
These are ideal tasks to automate or support with AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot or other AI solutions.
Ask yourself the following questions for the selected tasks:
- How can AI support me in this? For example, think of automatic text generation, data analysis or workflow automation.
- Which parts should I, as a human, continue to do? Focus on tasks where your unique value lies, such as creativity, strategic thinking or human interaction.
Use the insights from the previous steps to create a concrete plan:
- Start with small experiments, such as testing an AI tool for a specific task.
- Measure the impact of AI on your workflow: how much time do you save, and what does it yield in terms of quality?
- Scale up by implementing AI more broadly in your organisation.
By starting small and learning from the results, you gradually build a solid AI strategy.
The benefits of an AI strategy
With this 5-step plan, you immediately gain a grip on how AI can help you and your organisation. The benefits:
- More focus on tasks that are truly important
- Less time spent on repetitive work
- More satisfaction in your daily work
- Concrete insight into the collaboration between humans and AI
It's not too late to give AI a central role in your work or organisation. By following these simple steps, you'll get a clear plan and discover the power of AI in your daily practice.
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Job van den Berg is an AI keynote speaker, tech entrepreneur and author of five books on AI. He ships AI agents into production every week and delivers 150+ keynotes a year on AI agents and agentic commerce.
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