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