StrategyMarch 12, 20267 min read

The four shapes of an AI engagement

After running engagements across SaaS, fintech, and operations, I've reduced AI client work to four shapes. Choosing the right one upfront saves teams six weeks of confusion.

Hafiz Ali Ahmed

Co-founder & CEO of Safock

Most AI client work falls into one of four shapes. Choosing the wrong shape is the most common reason engagements stall.

The four shapes

1. Build — you have a clear scope, you need it shipped. 2. Architect — you have a stack problem, you need a plan. 3. Advise — you need a thinking partner, not delivery. 4. Train — you have a team, you need them up to standard.

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