{"id":893,"date":"2026-04-19T12:29:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T10:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/methodology\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T17:39:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T15:39:06","slug":"methodology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/en\/methodology\/","title":{"rendered":"Methodology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 class=\"font-heading text-3xl md:text-4xl text-foreground mb-4 font-bold tracking-tight\">Human-Centered AI as a Mindset \u2013 The HAI\u00b2 Model as a Methodology<\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"font-heading text-3xl md:text-4xl text-foreground mb-4 font-bold tracking-tight\"><\/h1>\n<p><span>HAI\u00b2 Consulting supports your business in deploying AI meaningfully and strategically. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HAI-2_SYSTEM-8_4x--scaled-e1778141830206.png\" alt=\"The Methodology\" title=\"Methodology\" width=\"1480\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HAI-2_SYSTEM-8_4x--scaled-e1778141830206.png 1480w, https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HAI-2_SYSTEM-8_4x--1280x547.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HAI-2_SYSTEM-8_4x--980x418.png 980w, https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HAI-2_SYSTEM-8_4x--480x205.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1480px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-555\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 class=\"font-heading text-3xl text-foreground mb-2\">Human-Centered AI<\/h2>\n<p><b>Human-<\/b><b>Centered<\/b><b> AI<\/b> means that artificial intelligence is consistently aligned with people\u2014not the other way around.<\/p>\n<p>AI systems should enhance people\u2019s capabilities, meet their needs, and be transparent, fair, and trustworthy. The focus is not on algorithms, but on the people who work with AI, are affected by it, or bear responsibility for it. <\/p>\n<p>Human-Centered AI combines technical excellence with ethical reflection and organizational change<\/p>\n<p>Read my LinkedIn post on this topic:<\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/change-only-constant-case-human-centered-ai-siegfried-leiner-dom7f\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-accent hover:underline font-medium\">\"Change is not the only constant. The Case for Human-Centered AI\" <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>\u201cDespite its name, there is nothing artificial about this technology - it is made by humans, intended to behave like humans and affects humans.\u201d<\/h3>\n<p><cite class=\"text-muted-foreground text-sm not-italic\">\u2014 <\/cite>Fei-Fei Li, How to Make A.I. That\u2019s Good for People, The New York Times, March 7, 2018<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 class=\"font-heading text-3xl md:text-4xl text-foreground mb-4 font-bold tracking-tight\">The HAI\u00b2 Model<\/h2>\n<p><span>Many AI initiatives fail not because of the technology, but because of unclear goals. The HAI\u00b2 model combines Human-Centered AI, Design Thinking, and systemic organizational development across five consecutive phases. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HAI-2_EXPLORE_DUNKELBLAU.png\" alt=\"ExploreExplore \u2013 Status Quo verstehen\" width=\"228\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HAI-2_EXPLORE_DUNKELBLAU.png 228w, https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HAI-2_EXPLORE_DUNKELBLAU-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" class=\"wp-image-130\" title=\"ExploreExplore \u2013 Status Quo verstehen\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">01. Explore \u2013 Understanding the Status Quo<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p class=\"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed mb-5\">Analysis of current AI usage, processes, and the IT landscape through interviews and reviews.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"space-y-2 mb-5\">\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">Stakeholder interviews with management, departments, and IT<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\"><span class=\"text-accent mt-0.5\">A<\/span>nalysis of existing data, tools, and processes<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">Assessment of organizational AI maturity<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\"><span class=\"text-accent mt-0.5\">I<\/span>dentification of quick wins and strategic fields of action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"text-sm font-medium text-accent\">\u2192<span> <\/span>Transparency regarding maturity level and potential.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HAI-2_ENVISION_DUNKELBLAU.png\" alt=\"Envision \u2013 Gemeinsame Zielbilder entwickeln\" width=\"228\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HAI-2_ENVISION_DUNKELBLAU.png 228w, https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HAI-2_ENVISION_DUNKELBLAU-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" class=\"wp-image-129\" title=\"Envision \u2013 Gemeinsame Zielbilder entwickeln\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">02. Envision \u2013 Developing Shared Visions<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p class=\"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed mb-5\">Facilitated workshops for management, business units, and IT to develop visions and roadmaps.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"space-y-2 mb-5\">\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">Design Thinking workshops with cross-functional teams<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">Development of a shared AI vision<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">Derivation of strategic goals and guardrails<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">Creation of a prioritized roadmap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"text-sm font-medium text-accent\">\u2192<span> <\/span>Shared vision and clear prioritization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HAI-2_ENACT_DUNKELBLAU.png\" alt=\"Enact \u2013 Fundierte Entscheidungen erm\u00f6glichen\" width=\"228\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HAI-2_ENACT_DUNKELBLAU.png 228w, https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HAI-2_ENACT_DUNKELBLAU-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" class=\"wp-image-128\" title=\"Enact \u2013 Fundierte Entscheidungen erm\u00f6glichen\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">03. Enact \u2013 Enabling Well-Founded Decisions<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p class=\"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed mb-5\">Consolidation of all insights incl. SWOT, use cases, and ROI analyses. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"space-y-2 mb-5\">\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">SWOT analysis of AI potential<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">Detailed use case descriptions<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">ROI and feasibility analyses<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">Management-ready decision templates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"text-sm font-medium text-accent\">\u2192<span> <\/span>A basis for decision-making instead of blind activism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HAI-2_ENABLE_1_DUNKELBLAU.png\" alt=\"Enable \u2013 Umsetzung begleiten\" width=\"227\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HAI-2_ENABLE_1_DUNKELBLAU.png 227w, https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HAI-2_ENABLE_1_DUNKELBLAU-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" class=\"wp-image-126\" title=\"Enable \u2013 Umsetzung begleiten\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">04. Enable \u2013 Supporting Implementation<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p class=\"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed mb-5\">Definition and prioritization of use cases, rapid prototyping, feasibility analyses.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"space-y-2 mb-5\">\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">Rapid prototyping of selected use cases<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">Technical feasibility analyses<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">Vendor evaluation and tool selection<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">Support for pilot implementation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"text-sm font-medium text-accent\">\u2192<span> <\/span>Validated use cases and realistic implementation options.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_4 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HAI-2_ENACT_DUNKELBLAU.png\" alt=\"Enact \u2013 Fundierte Entscheidungen erm\u00f6glichen\" width=\"228\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HAI-2_ENACT_DUNKELBLAU.png 228w, https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HAI-2_ENACT_DUNKELBLAU-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" class=\"wp-image-128\" title=\"Enact \u2013 Fundierte Entscheidungen erm\u00f6glichen\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">05. Engage \u2013 Ensuring Acceptance and Impact<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p class=\"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed mb-5\">Organizational learning, change management, and sustainable implementation.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"space-y-2 mb-5\">\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">Change management strategy and communication plan<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">Training and enablement programs<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">Building internal AI expertise<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground\">Sustainable anchoring in processes and culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"text-sm font-medium text-accent\">\u2192<span> <\/span>Anchoring in workflows and culture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section et_animated\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et-vb-row--no-module et_flex_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_flex_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/terminanfrage\/\">Nutzen Sie ein kostenloses Erstgespr\u00e4ch<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-893","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"dsm_author":{"name":"Regina Schleyer","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c27809496ba1ef18d4ee77f87f660b09b5a18b57bb98c420d948a16a7c0552c7?s=96&d=mm&r=g","archive_link":"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/en\/author\/website-coach\/","biodata":""},"dsm_categories":[],"dsm_attachment_categories":[],"dsm_featured_image":null,"dsm_comment_count":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/893","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=893"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/893\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1001,"href":"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/893\/revisions\/1001"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hai2-consulting.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=893"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}