Updated 2026-02-25

90-Day AI Adoption Roadmap for SMBs

A phased roadmap for leadership teams to scale AI from pilot workflows to cross-functional execution.

RoadmapLeadership

Phase 1 (Days 1-30): pilot foundations

  • select 1-3 high-frequency workflows
  • deploy policy and QA controls
  • track baseline and pilot metrics

Phase 2 (Days 31-60): functional expansion

  • add two adjacent workflows per function
  • train managers on quality and risk gates
  • create shared prompt and output standards

Phase 3 (Days 61-90): operating system

  • standardize governance meetings
  • publish role-based playbooks
  • implement KPI dashboard for leadership review

Adoption KPI stack

  • active workflow usage
  • time saved per workflow
  • quality pass rate
  • rework reduction

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