Group ALGOR Association

We believe that AI projects should not advance based solely on technological enthusiasm. Each initiative must progressively demonstrate that it solves a real problem, is technically feasible, complies with regulatory requirements, and generates business value.

That is why we propose an AI lifecycle structured around five maturity levels, based on a stage-gate model: an initiative can only move forward when it meets objective governance criteria.

1️⃣ Registered Ideation — Is there a real business pain point?

The initiative begins with a clear hypothesis linked to a business problem or opportunity, with a defined owner and strategic alignment.

Without a genuine business need, AI risks becoming just another technology searching for a problem.

If AI tools are already being used “under the radar” inside your company, this article might be a turning point.

👇 I’ve published a strategic transition plan that goes beyond technology — it addresses:

🔹 how to identify and map the Shadow AI already generating value

🔹 why clandestine usage is not a threat to suppress, but a signal to understand

🔹 how to transform rule-breakers into architects of transformation