The Challenge
Isn’t AI Adoption. It’s AI Governance.

AI is already being used across your organization, often before clear policies, permissions, and governance are in place. Synergy’s AI Readiness Assessment helps you understand current use, identify risk, evaluate opportunities, and build a practical roadmap for responsible AI adoption.

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AI GOVERNANCE STARTS WITH 4 QUESTIONS

AI governance is not about slowing innovation. It is about giving your organization the visibility, policies, and oversight to adopt AI responsibly.

01.

Where is AI being used?

Gain visibility into current shadow AI usage across your organization.

02.

What data is being exposed?

Understand what information may be at risk and how it is being used.

03.

What policies exist?

Evaluate your governance frameworks, controls, and oversight.

04.

What is your roadmap?

Prioritize oppurtunities and build a roadmap aligned to tribal goals.

AI READINESS ASSESSMENT

Turn AI Questions Into a Clear Path Forward

Synergy’s AI Readiness Assessment gives your organization a structured view of where AI is being used today, where governance or data risks may exist, and which opportunities are worth pursuing first.

Establish Your Current State

Understand existing AI use, policies, data practices, and organizational readiness.

Identify Gaps + Risk

Surface governance, security, Shadow AI, and data-handling concerns that need attention.

Prioritize What Comes Next

Determine which AI opportunities make sense now and where additional preparation is needed first.
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Common AI Challenges Facing Tribal Organizations

Tribal organizations face unique AI challenges. AI adoption introduces new questions around data governance, sovereignty, privacy, vendor oversight, and regulatory compliance. Synergy helps Tribal organizations evaluate AI responsibly while aligning technology decisions with operational goals and long-term governance strategies.

Shadow AI

AI tools may already be used across departments without leadership visibility.

Governance Gaps

Policies and oversight often fall behind rapid AI adoption and innovation.

Data Exposure

Sensitive information may be shared with AI tools without proper controls.

No Clear Path Forward

Organizations struggle to move from AI experimentation to a clear path forward.

How the AI Readiness Assessment Works

01. Discovery

Meet with key stakeholders to understand current AI use, policies, data practices, and business priorities.

02. Assessment

Evaluate governance, security, data readiness, infrastructure, Shadow AI exposure, and potential opportunities.

03. Findings Review

Review readiness gaps, risks, priority datasets, and the AI opportunities that make the most sense to pursue.

04. Roadmap

Receive prioritized recommendations, practical next steps, and a Quick Win ready to move forward.

INVESTMENT + TIMELINE

From Assessment to Action

The AI Readiness Assessment is structured to give your organization a clear understanding of where it stands today and a practical path for what should happen next.

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30-60K

Investment

2-4 Week

Timeline

8

Core Deliverables

1

Quick Win Ready to Act

Timeline may extend based on stakeholder availability and organizational complexity.

Your AI Assessment Deliverables

1. Data Asset Inventory

A high-level view of key data sources, locations, ownership, and AI readiness.

2. Governance Charter

A framework for data sovereignty, classification, governance, and business priorities.

3. Human Readiness Assessment

An evaluation of organizational capacity, skill gaps, oversight, and accountability.

4. Golden Datasets + Use Cases

Prioritized datasets and AI opportunities based on value, impact, effort, and risk.

5. Quick Win Project Charter

A defined pilot opportunity ready to move toward implementation.

6. Shadow AI Risk Synopsis

Visibility into unauthorized AI use, associated risks, and recommended mitigation steps.

7. AI Agent Opportunity Matrix

Scored opportunities for AI across relevant workflows and guest touchpoints.

8. Final AI Readiness Roadmap

A phased plan outlining priorities, timing, investments, and potential ROI.

WHY SYNERGY

Built for Tribal AI Readiness

Synergy has supported Tribal organizations since 2004, bringing deep expertise across Tribal gaming, government, and enterprise environments.

20+ Years of Experience

Synergy has supported Tribal organizations since 2004, bringing deep expertise across Tribal gaming, government, and enterprise environments.

Technology + Governance Expertise

We align technology solutions with business objectives and risk management.

A Partner Beyond the Assessment

We deliver practical guidance, proven solutions, and long-term partnership.

PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE TRIBAL TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY

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Your responses help our team understand your current AI environment and identify where a deeper conversation may be useful.

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Please select one response for each question below. Your answers help us understand where your organization stands today and where Synergy can be most helpful.

Has your organization taken steps to adopt or use AI?
How confident are you that AI is being used safely and ethically within your organization? (1 = Not confident 5 = Very confident)
Does your organization have an approved AI policy that has been communicated to team members?
Are you aware of any instances where Tribal data has been entered into an unapproved AI tool or platform?
How often are team members under pressure to complete work faster than current processes allow? (1 = Not confident 5 = Very confident)
Has a vendor ever failed to meet your expectations for Tribal data sovereignty? (1 = Not confident 5 = Very confident)
Has a vendor ever failed to meet your expectations for Tribal data sovereignty?
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