Your Assessment Journey #

Needs Assessment #

Needs Assessment asks the fundamental question: Do we actually need AI for this? Many organizations rush toward AI when simpler alternatives might be more effective or appropriate. This module helps you honestly evaluate whether AI addresses a genuine need. You'll explore your primary goals, how AI aligns with organizational values, and the potential impact on different stakeholder groups—especially vulnerable populations. The module also examines your available resources, from staff time to technical expertise.

Tools Evaluation #

Tool Evaluation dives deep into the specific AI system you're considering. This technical assessment covers privacy protections, bias testing, transparency, provider trustworthiness, and environmental impact.

You'll examine what data the AI tool collects, what privacy controls are in place, whether the system has been tested for bias, and how transparent the provider is about limitations. Environmental considerations include energy usage and sustainability practices.

Implementation Planning #

Implementation Planning focuses on the human and organizational factors that determine success. Even excellent AI tools can fail without proper guidelines, training, and oversight procedures. This module helps you define human oversight requirements for different types of decisions, develop usage policies, plan staff training, and establish clear boundaries for when AI should and shouldn't be used.

Monitoring & Review #

Monitoring & Review ensures your AI implementation remains aligned with your mission over time. You'll define success metrics, plan regular performance reviews, establish feedback collection from affected stakeholders, and create processes for handling discovered biases or other issues.