CASE STUDY
2020 Creative Agency
From Shadow AI to Strategic Adoption
18-20 staff interior design agency • January 2026
The Challenge
- • 42% using AI regularly but in complete silos
- • Zero clear guidelines or shared learning
- • Confidence paradox: juniors 7.5/10, seniors 3/10
- • Leadership engagement lagging behind staff adoption
The Results
- Comprehensive AI Readiness Score: 13.5/30 (Developing)
- Full-day workshop with hands-on AI stations across all departments
- Collaborative governance framework with clear ownership
- 30/60/90 day roadmap with 3 immediate priorities
Key Insights
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Traditional hierarchy was flipped—junior staff showed higher AI confidence than senior leadership, creating organizational adoption challenges
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Collaborative governance creation (teams building their own frameworks) drove better adoption than top-down mandates
AI Readiness Assessment
13.5 / 30
Developing Stage
Some active usage but inconsistent. Little structure in place. Needs optimization and scaling to reach the next level.
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