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COMPEL Glossary / data-foundation-readiness

Data foundation readiness

The subset of AI transformation readiness covering data discoverability, quality, accessibility, and governance for AI workloads.

What this means in practice

Distinct from broader data-readiness concepts because it scopes specifically to the controls required before AI features can be trusted in production.

Synonyms

data readiness (foundation subset) , data-layer readiness

See also

  • Readiness dimension — A single assessable domain — for example, data foundation, sponsor strength, or operating-model design — with a rubric, evidence requirements, and a five-level scoring scale.
  • Governance readiness — The subset of AI transformation readiness covering decision rights, risk-oversight structures, and control framework.
  • AI transformation readiness — An organisation's demonstrated capacity to sustain, govern, and scale AI — distinct from whether it currently uses AI.