People and process first.
Technology immediately after.
The Humans & Algorithms Platform Maturity Framework
It’s a journey — and every stage matters.
Whether you’re capturing notes in a Notion table, experimenting with ChatGPT Enterprise, or building your own AI platform from the ground up, each step helps you learn what works and where to go next.
Curious Kids
Technology Landscape
Teams play with free tools like ChatGPT or Copilot — no structure, no governance.
Platform Outcome
Early curiosity and creativity, but scattered and untracked.
Hackers
Technology Landscape
DIY workflows emerge using prompts, plug-ins, and quick automations.
Platform Outcome
Efficiency gains appear, but still no visibility or control.
Evolvers
Technology Landscape
First sanctioned tools and governance arrive — secure workspaces and shared data.
Platform Outcome
Consistency grows. Pilots become repeatable and measurable.
Revolutionaries
Technology Landscape
Enterprise platforms connect data, models, and teams across functions.
Platform Outcome
Innovation scales. AI shifts from novelty to necessity.
Icons
Technology Landscape
AI becomes part of the organisation’s core infrastructure.
Platform Outcome
Sustainable advantage — measurable ROI, creative and cultural flow.
| Curious Kids | Hackers | Evolvers | Revolutionaries | Icons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology Landscape | Teams play with free tools like ChatGPT or Copilot — no structure, no governance. | DIY workflows emerge using prompts, plug-ins, and quick automations. | First sanctioned tools and governance arrive — secure workspaces and shared data. | Enterprise platforms connect data, models, and teams across functions. | AI becomes part of the organisation’s core infrastructure. |
| Platform Outcome | Early curiosity and creativity, but scattered and untracked. | Efficiency gains appear, but still no visibility or control. | Consistency grows. Pilots become repeatable and measurable. | Innovation scales. AI shifts from novelty to necessity. | Sustainable advantage — measurable ROI, creative and cultural flow. |