The value of AI consultancy
In a world where AI evolves fast, it is hard to keep up. AI consultancy offers the expertise you need to make the right choices.
Whether you are just starting your AI journey or want to speed up existing initiatives, professional AI consultancy can be the difference between success and failure.
What is AI consultancy?
AI consultancy covers every form of professional advice around artificial intelligence:
- Strategic advice about AI opportunities
- Technical advice about tools and platforms
- Guidance during implementation projects
- Training and capability building
- Change management support
The goal is always the same: helping organisations deploy AI successfully and responsibly.
When do you need AI consultancy?
At the start of your AI journey
You are considering AI, but:
- You do not know what is possible
- You have no internal AI expertise
- You do not want expensive experiments
- You are looking for a clear starting point
AI consultancy helps you:
- Map out the possibilities
- Identify quick wins
- Build a realistic roadmap
- Convince the management team
When projects stall
You have made a start, but:
- Results are not coming
- The project is running behind schedule
- The team no longer knows how to move forward
- Stakeholders are getting impatient
AI consultancy helps you:
- Analyse the situation objectively
- Identify the bottlenecks
- Advise on adjusting course or stopping
- Bring in fresh energy
When facing big decisions
You are facing a choice:
- Which AI technology fits?
- Which vendor to select?
- Build it yourself or buy it?
- How much to invest?
AI consultancy helps you:
- Evaluate the options objectively
- Map out the risks
- Decide with your eyes open
- Negotiate with vendors
When scaling up
You have successful pilots:
- How do you scale up?
- What is the architecture?
- How do you organise it?
- How do you keep momentum?
AI consultancy helps you:
- Develop a scaling strategy
- Set up governance
- Plan capacity
- Avoid the pitfalls
Types of AI consultancy
Strategic AI consultancy
Focus on the big picture:
- AI vision and strategy
- Organisation wide roadmap
- Business case development
- Board level advice
Technical AI consultancy
Focus on technology:
- Architecture and design
- Tool and platform selection
- Data strategy
- Integration planning
Implementation consultancy
Focus on delivery:
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Vendor management
- Go live guidance
Change consultancy
Focus on people:
- Communication and engagement
- Training and upskilling
- Managing resistance
- Cultural change
The Green Creatives approach to AI consultancy
Our philosophy
We believe in:
- Practical advice: concrete actions, not thick reports
- Honest conversations: we say what you need to hear
- Doing it together: we work with you, not for you
- Results count: focus on value, not on hours
Our services
AI Readiness Assessment
A quick scan of how ready you are for AI:
- Current state of your processes
- Data maturity
- Technical infrastructure
- Organisational readiness
Lead time: 1 to 2 weeks
AI Strategy Workshop
An intensive session with your team:
- Use case brainstorm
- Prioritisation exercise
- Quick win identification
- Drawing up an action plan
Lead time: 1 to 2 days
AI Roadmap Development
A complete AI strategy:
- In depth analysis
- Prioritised use cases
- Implementation planning
- Business cases
Lead time: 4 to 8 weeks
Ongoing Consultancy
Continuous support:
- Periodic steering sessions
- Ad hoc advice
- Project reviews
- Stakeholder alignment
Lead time: as needed
Our expertise
Green Creatives offers AI consultancy in:
- Conversational AI: chatbots, voice, AI agents
- Process Automation: workflow automation
- Generative AI: content and creative AI
- Analytics AI: insights and predictive work
AI consultancy vs. doing it yourself
When to do it yourself?
- You have strong internal AI expertise
- You have time to learn and experiment
- The stakes are relatively low
- Budget is very limited
When to bring in consultancy?
- You are missing crucial expertise
- Time is a critical factor
- The investment is significant
- You want to get it right the first time
The best combination
A combination often works best:
- Consultancy for strategy and critical choices
- Internal resources for day to day delivery
- Consultancy for complex technical questions
- Internal ownership for adoption and culture
What does AI consultancy cost?
Hourly rates
AI consultancy rates vary:
- Junior consultants: €100 to €150 an hour
- Medior consultants: €150 to €200 an hour
- Senior consultants: €200 to €300 an hour
- Partner or director level: €300 to €400 an hour
Project prices
Many projects are offered fixed price:
- AI Readiness Scan: €2,500 to €5,000
- Strategy workshop: €5,000 to €10,000
- Complete roadmap: €15,000 to €40,000
- Implementation guidance: variable
The ROI perspective
Good consultancy pays itself back through:
- Avoiding expensive mistakes
- Faster time to value
- Better technology choices
- A higher implementation success rate
How do you choose the right AI consultant?
Check the expertise
- A proven track record in AI
- Experience in your sector
- Technical depth
- Business savviness
Evaluate the approach
- Do they listen first?
- Are they practical?
- Do they work transparently?
- Are they honest?
Judge the fit
- A click on a personal level
- A match in working style
- Availability
- Value for money
Start your AI consultancy project
Ready to find out what AI can mean for you? Green Creatives offers accessible AI consultancy for businesses of every size.
Start with an AI Readiness Scan or get in touch for a no obligation conversation.
