For CEOs & Managing Directors

AI Compass: Standpoint

Which AI approach fits your company?

12 strategic questions — 5 minutes — clear orientation.

AStandardized AI

Your environment allows proven standard AI tools. Low data sensitivity, fast experimentation, lean structures — standard tools deliver the best ROI here.

points: 0–10

BManaged AI

You need structure, governance, and clear rules — without running your own infrastructure. Managed solutions give you control with manageable effort.

points: 11–16

CSovereign AI

Data control is non-negotiable for your company. Regulatory requirements, IP protection, or strategic differentiation require full sovereignty over your AI infrastructure.

points: 17–24

0/12 questions answered0 points
1

Shadow AI

Do you know which AI tools your employees use today — and what they do with them?

2

Data Sovereignty

How much of what makes your company unique — customer knowledge, product ideas, strategy — ends up in external AI tools daily?

3

Leadership Clarity

Is there someone in your company who doesn't just use AI — but owns it?

4

Responsibility

If it came out tomorrow that customer data leaked through an AI tool — who is responsible?

5

Liability

Are you personally liable if AI tools in your company violate GDPR or the EU AI Act?

6

Traceability

If an AI tool gives a wrong recommendation that harms your customers — can you trace today who approved it?

7

Competition

Where are you losing competitive advantage because a competitor uses AI faster or better than you?

8

Differentiation

Will AI be a real competitive advantage for you in three years — or just another tool everyone has?

9

AI Depth

Should AI actually work in your company — or just assist?

10

Urgency

How urgent is the decision — do you still have time or is it burning?

11

Investment

Do you treat AI as operating costs — or as a strategic investment?

12

Ownership

When you've completed this check — who in your company implements the decision?