AI Decision Intelligence Platform

The executive platform
for AI governance
decisions.

Sigma transforms how organizations diagnose, benchmark, and govern AI adoption — delivering a structured intelligence layer between your board's expectations and your operations' reality.

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📈 Benchmarks
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⚙ Account
AI Readiness Dashboard
Score: 67 / 100
Your Score
67
Industry Avg
55
Top Quartile
79
Strategic Leadership
72 / 100
Data & Infrastructure
48 / 100
Governance & Ethics
61 / 100
Talent Readiness
83 / 100
Priority Actions
Establish AI governance committee with board oversight
Audit data pipeline quality across business units
Document AI use-case inventory and risk register
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Assessment Indicators
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Governance Dimensions
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Maturity Levels
27+
Years Practitioner Experience
How It Works

From landing page
to executive intelligence.

Sigma follows a clear product workflow — designed so executives can move from zero context to board-ready output in under 30 minutes.

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Create Account
Register and access the full platform instantly — no card, no waiting.
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Dashboard
Land on your AI Readiness Dashboard with score overview and progress.
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Assessment
Complete 5 readiness modules — step-by-step, guided, and contextual.
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Analytics
See structured intelligence: scores, radar, benchmarks, and maturity map.
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Report
Export your Board Report PDF, KPI Report, and Governance Roadmap.
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Engagement
Optionally upgrade to a full consulting engagement, backed by your data.
AI governance in practice
"Most organizations are adopting AI tools. Very few have the governance structures to do it responsibly." — Prof. Samer Barakat, Founder
The Challenge

AI adoption without
structure is a liability.

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Boards are asking — and leaders can't answer

Regulatory pressure and stakeholder scrutiny demand clear AI accountability structures. Without a diagnostic baseline, governance conversations stall.

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Technology outpaces institutional readiness

Organizations deploying AI tools without readiness assessments expose themselves to risk, reputational harm, and wasted investment.

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No roadmap means no accountability

A readiness score without prioritized actions is noise. The Sigma model turns your diagnostic into a structured executive roadmap.

The Sigma AI Readiness Model

Five dimensions.
One complete picture.

A structured institutional diagnostic built to evaluate every layer of your organization's capacity to adopt, govern, and scale AI responsibly. Each module unlocks on the platform as you progress.

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Strategy & Leadership
Evaluates whether AI strategy is embedded in organizational vision, executive ownership, and long-term planning.
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Governance, Ethics & Risk
Examines accountability structures, risk frameworks, ethical guidelines, and compliance alignment including ISO 42001.
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People, Skills & Culture
Measures workforce AI literacy, change readiness, training investment, and leadership capability to drive adoption.
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Data, Technology & Third-Party
Assesses the quality, accessibility, and governance of data assets, technical infrastructure, and third-party AI dependencies supporting AI.
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Operations, Monitoring & Sustainability
Reviews the rigor of AI project execution, KPI frameworks, measurement systems, and continuous improvement mechanisms.
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Scored Indicators
5
Maturity Levels per Dimension
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Structured Executive Roadmap
Maturity Framework

Five levels of
institutional readiness.

The Sigma pyramid maps your organization's current AI maturity against a structured five-level hierarchy — from foundational awareness at the base to leading, self-improving governance at the apex.

Each assessment places your organization on the pyramid and defines the precise steps required to ascend to the next level.

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Level 1 Absent Level 2 Foundational Level 3 Developing Level 4 Established L5 Leading MATURITY GOVERNANCE
Hover each level to explore its characteristics.
Your assessment score maps directly to this framework.
The Five Levels
Level 1 — Absent
Ad hoc AI activity with no strategy, governance, or accountability. Experimentation without oversight.
Level 2 — Foundational
Basic awareness and isolated use cases. Early governance conversations begun but informal.
Level 3 — Developing
Documented policies, clear roles, and strategy aligned to organizational objectives.
Level 4 — Established
KPI-tracked, risk-managed, and governance embedded in operational decision-making.
Level 5 — Leading
AI governance as strategic advantage. Self-improving, benchmarked, and board-accountable.
Assessment Workflow

Module-by-module.
Not a survey.

Instead of a long-page questionnaire, Sigma presents each readiness dimension as a focused module. Each question includes contextual guidance, and the right panel shows your maturity scale in real time — so you always understand what you're measuring.

Step-based modules — one question at a time
Live maturity scale panel on every question
Save progress and continue anytime
Estimated completion: 15–20 minutes
Module 2 of 5
AI Governance & Ethics
Question 2.1
Does your organization have a formal AI governance framework?
No governance defined
Initial guidelines exist
Governance policy approved
Integrated into operations
Governed and audited
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Governance Scale
Level 5
Optimized
Level 4
Institutionalized
Level 3 ✓
Structured
Level 2
Emerging
Level 1
Ad hoc
Platform Capabilities

Assessment.
Analysis. Action.

Every assessment moves through three phases: a structured diagnostic, a layered analytics suite, and board-ready reporting outputs — all accessible from a single platform the moment you sign in.

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Structured Assessment
A DSS-based evaluation across all five dimensions — guided, scored, and calibrated against the Sigma AI Readiness Model.
  • 20-indicator diagnostic questionnaire
  • Weighted scoring by dimension
  • Maturity-level classification per domain
  • Re-assessment & progress tracking
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Executive Analytics
An interactive dashboard that translates raw scores into decision-ready intelligence for leadership teams and boards.
  • Radar chart across all dimensions
  • Full 20-indicator heatmap
  • Gap analysis & root cause view
  • KPI tracking framework
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Governance Reporting
Board-ready outputs your stakeholders can act on — from ISO alignment documents to full PDF reports.
  • Board Report PDF (Professional+)
  • ISO 42001 Alignment Mapping
  • KPI Report with priority actions
  • White-label exports (Agency tier)
Industry Intelligence

You need benchmarks.
Executives demand context.

Knowing your score means nothing without knowing where you stand. Sigma's benchmarking engine places your organization against industry peers, regions, and sector averages — in real time.

Your Organization vs. Market
Your Organization
67
Industry Average
55
Region Average
61
Top Quartile
79

Your organization scores +12 points above industry average — but remains 12 points below top-quartile organizations. Priority areas: Data Infrastructure and Governance.

Average AI Readiness by Sector
Financial Services
74
Technology
79
Healthcare
58
Government
49
Higher Education
53
Nonprofit
41
Results Intelligence

Not a score.
A decision engine.

When your assessment is complete, Sigma doesn't just display a number. It generates structured intelligence — key findings, strategic priorities, and board-ready exports that executives can act on immediately.

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Radar Chart & Dimension Breakdown
Visual intelligence across all five governance dimensions
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AI-Generated Key Findings
Structured insights derived from your specific responses and scores
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Strategic Roadmap
Ranked priority actions with governance and implementation guidance
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Board Report PDF + ISO 42001 Alignment
Export-ready outputs for board presentations and governance teams
Sigma AI Readiness Index
64 / 100
Key Findings
Leadership Strength, Governance Gap Your organization shows strong executive commitment to AI but lacks formal governance mechanisms to support it.
Fragmented AI Capabilities AI tools exist across departments but operate without a unified framework or accountability structure.
Below-Average Data Infrastructure Data maturity is below the industry benchmark — posing risk to scalable AI deployment.
Strategic Priorities
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Establish a formal AI Governance Committee
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Develop enterprise AI data quality standards
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Create cross-functional AI capability program
Export Board-Ready Report
↓ Download Executive Briefing (PDF)
↓ Download Governance Roadmap
↓ Download ISO 42001 Alignment Report
Advisory firms and consultants
For Advisory Firms

Run client assessments
under your brand.

The Sigma platform is purpose-built for consulting firms, advisory practices, and governance specialists who run AI readiness engagements on behalf of clients. The Agency plan gives you the infrastructure to deliver at scale.

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White-Label Board Reports
Export full Board Report PDFs under your firm's branding. Your logo, your identity — powered by our model.
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Client Management Dashboard
Manage all your client organizations from a single view. Track assessment status, scores, and progress in one place.
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Team Collaboration
Invite colleagues, assign roles, and collaborate on client assessments. Up to 5 team seats on the Agency plan.
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Unlimited Assessments
Run as many assessments as your client roster requires — no per-assessment charges, no monthly caps.
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Pricing

Start free. Scale as you grow.

Every plan begins with a 14-day free trial, no credit card required. Cancel or change plans at any time.

Essentials
Starter
Full five-dimension assessment with executive dashboard and priority action roadmap.
$ 89 /mo
Billed annually  ·  $115/mo monthly
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  • ✓ 3 assessments/month
  • ✓ Executive dashboard & radar
  • ✓ 20-indicator heatmap
  • ✓ Priority actions
  • – KPI Report
  • – ISO 42001 Alignment
  • – Board Report PDF
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Professional
Complete
Every Starter feature plus the board-ready outputs your stakeholders and governance teams require.
$ 299 /mo
Billed annually  ·  $379/mo monthly
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  • ✓ 10 assessments/month
  • ✓ Everything in Essentials
  • ✓ KPI Report
  • ✓ ISO 42001 Alignment
  • ✓ Board Report PDF
  • – White-label exports
  • – Team seats
Agency
Advisory
Unlimited assessments, white-label reports, and team collaboration for advisory firms and consultancies.
$ 599 /mo
Billed annually  ·  $749/mo monthly
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  • ✓ Unlimited assessments
  • ✓ Everything in Complete
  • ✓ 5 team seats
  • ✓ White-label PDF exports
  • ✓ Client management dashboard
  • ✓ Priority support
  • ✓ Peer Benchmarking
  • ✓ AI Readiness Certificate

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What Makes Sigma Different

Built for institutions.
Not just individuals.

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Circular Architecture
The Sigma model descends and ascends through organizational hierarchy, creating continuous improvement cycles rather than one-time snapshots. Strategy is continuously validated and refined by operational experience.
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Research-Backed Framework
Every dimension, indicator, and maturity level is grounded in academic research and practitioner knowledge — not vendor marketing. Built by a Professor of MIS with 27+ years of advisory experience across sectors.
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Cross-Sector Scalability
Applicable to businesses, government agencies, healthcare providers, and nonprofits of any size. The model adapts to sector-specific regulatory environments without sacrificing rigor.
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Actionable, Not Academic
The output isn't a research paper — it's a structured executive roadmap. Every assessment produces a ranked priority list, a governance gap map, and ISO 42001 alignment that leadership can act on immediately.
Prof. Samer Barakat
Certification
Certified AI Ethics Consultant
Founder

Prof. Samer Barakat

Professor of MIS & AI Governance Advisor

With more than 27 years of professional experience, Prof. Barakat specializes in AI governance, organizational readiness, and responsible AI adoption. His work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, institutional strategy, and executive decision-making.

He has advised academic and professional institutions across the globe on digital strategy, research governance, and AI integration. Through Sigma AI Consulting, he brings research-backed frameworks into executive practice — helping organizations move from experimentation with AI tools to structured, governed, and measurable AI adoption.

He is the publisher of AI News Brief, a weekly executive-focused newsletter analyzing artificial intelligence through the lens of governance, risk, and institutional readiness.

AI Governance Organizational Readiness ISO 42001 Executive Advisory Digital Strategy 27+ Years Experience
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