Most RAG implementations fail because the foundation wasn't ready — data was scattered, integration points weren't identified, governance wasn't in place. This checklist surfaces those gaps so you fix them before spending the money.
What's inside
Three-phase readiness check (Pre-Implementation Assessment, Data Readiness, Platform Selection) with explicit deliverables per phase. Complete each before advancing.
How to use it
- Walk through every item in order — skipping ahead usually means missing the prerequisite that makes a later item work.
- Score honestly. The point of a checklist is to surface gaps, not to feel good about what's already done.
- Run it again in 90 days. Checklists are a baseline; the value is in the delta between runs.