Course: AI for Business Strategy Pathway: Business (Paid) Level: Intermediate Estimated reading time: 9 minutes
You've identified the opportunity, built the strategy, and prepared your team for change. Now you need to decide how to actually get the AI capability into your business. That means choosing between building something custom, buying an off-the-shelf solution, or landing somewhere in between — and if buying, picking the right vendor.
This is where many organisations make expensive mistakes. This lesson gives you a framework for making these decisions well.
The build-vs-buy question isn't unique to AI, but AI adds some wrinkles. Here's how to think about it:
Buy (off-the-shelf AI products)
This means using existing AI tools or platforms — products built by someone else, configured for your use. Examples include Microsoft Copilot integrated into your Office suite, AI features within your existing CRM, or standalone tools like transcription services or chatbot platforms.
This lesson is part of AI for Business Strategy — a paid course (NZ$39.00). Enrol to unlock the full lesson, audio, and completion tracking.
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