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CDI Standards Framework

The CDI Standards Framework is a comprehensive, technology-agnostic approach designed to help enterprises build and scale successful AI Assistants.

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CDI Standards Framework

Unlocking value in Conversational AI

Drawing on years of experience with Fortune 500 companies, the framework captures the patterns and practices of high-performing organizations, ensuring they achieve higher automation rates, better customer satisfaction, and lower costs to serve. This framework systemizes best practices to drive enterprise success by aligning strategic, operational, and technical components across your AI programs.

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CDI Standards Framework is a systematic approach to developing a conversational AI capability by ensuring Mindset, Skillset, Culture, and Systems are all developed in the right pace.

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Why the CDI Standards Framework Is Essential for Enterprises

Proven Success Patterns

The framework systemizes the proven strategies and methodologies observed in the most successful AI programs worldwide. It helps you identify what works, from high-level strategy down to daily operational details.

Holistic Approach

This is not just about building chatbots. The CDI Standards Framework covers both the AI Assistant itself—how it’s designed, trained, and maintained—and the organizational structure behind it. It touches on all critical aspects: from strategic planning and business alignment to people management and technological integration.

Enterprise-Wide Alignment

By aligning the vision of your AI Assistant with broader business objectives, the framework ensures that automation goals support, rather than compete with, other departments like customer support or IT. This alignment prevents missteps and ensures seamless integration across all business functions.

Deep Expertise

Behind the framework is a vast depth of knowledge and experience, covering everything from developing a robust technical strategy to managing ethical considerations. It provides clear guidance on creating business plans, setting performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement. The framework ensures that your conversational AI meets both automation and customer experience goals simultaneously.

Scalable, Global Solutions

Whether your AI assistant supports a single country or spans multiple languages and regions, the CDI Standards Framework is adaptable to your needs. Its scalable design ensures long-term viability, supporting multi-channel deployments and evolving technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs) and further backend integrations.

Ethical and Responsible AI

We focus on responsible AI design, helping enterprises create AI Assistants that are not only effective but also ethical, with systems in place to manage risks, avoid critical errors, and ensure inclusivity.

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What You Get from the CDI Standards Framework:

Strategic Vision and Business Alignment

Ensures that your AI initiatives are aligned with the company’s broader goals, combining automation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction for a balanced outcome.

Robust Business Plans

Provides clear, actionable plans that integrate financial, technical, and customer experience goals, ensuring every department is on the same page.

Technology and Scalability

Offers guidance on adopting adaptable, future-proof technologies that can grow with your organization’s needs.

People and Culture

Establishes frameworks for hiring, training, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Governance and Risk Management

Implements governance models and quality controls that reduce the risk of compliance, business, or customer-critical errors.

Ethics and Accountability

Provides clear ethical guidelines to ensure your AI is trustworthy, explainable, and free of bias.

A Roadmap to Scalable AI Success

The CDI Standards Framework is more than just a guide—it’s a roadmap to help your enterprise unlock the full potential of conversational AI while maintaining strong ethical standards and creating scalable, sustainable solutions. By adopting this framework, you’re not only investing in technology but also ensuring that your business can deliver exceptional customer experiences through AI at scale.

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