Boards are being asked to govern AI — but most directors still lack a practical framework for doing it. That’s exactly why I created the AI Governance Playbook for Boards.
The Governance Gap Is Real
Consider the numbers:
- 78% of corporate boards discuss AI at least quarterly — yet fewer than 30% have any formal oversight framework in place.
- 65% of directors say they don’t feel confident evaluating AI-related risks.
- Meanwhile, the EU AI Act, SEC disclosure expectations, and state-level AI legislation are creating compliance obligations that boards can’t afford to get wrong.
I see this gap every week in my advisory work. Directors know AI matters. They know the risks are growing. But translating that awareness into structured governance? That’s where most boards stall.
Why Existing Resources Fall Short
There’s no shortage of AI thought leadership. But most of it is either too technical (written for data science teams), too theoretical (academic frameworks without actionable steps), or too vendor-driven (pushing specific technology solutions).
What directors need is a board-level resource — one that speaks the language of governance, risk, and fiduciary duty while providing concrete tools they can implement in the next board cycle.
That’s what I set out to build.
What’s Inside the Playbook
The AI Governance Playbook for Boards is a 29-page strategic guide covering:
7 Governance Pillars
A structured framework spanning AI strategy alignment, risk oversight, ethical guardrails, regulatory compliance, talent and culture, board education, and stakeholder communication. Each pillar includes specific board-level questions and oversight mechanisms.
8 Ready-to-Use Templates
Including an AI Risk Assessment Matrix, Board AI Readiness Scorecard, AI Ethics Policy Template, and Vendor Due Diligence Checklist — all designed for immediate use in your next committee meeting.
Agentic AI Deep Dive
A dedicated section on the governance implications of autonomous AI agents — the fastest-moving and least-understood frontier in enterprise AI. Covers what boards need to know about AI systems that can take independent action.
The Disclosure Trap
How boards can avoid the growing risk of saying too much — or too little — about AI in public filings, earnings calls, and stakeholder communications.
Regulatory Crosswalk
A practical comparison across the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, proposed SEC guidance, and state-level legislation — so your board isn’t navigating compliance in silos.
25 Questions Every Board Should Ask About AI
Curated questions organized by governance pillar — designed to be brought directly into your next board meeting or committee session.
90-Day Governance Roadmap
A phased implementation plan so boards can move from “we should do something about AI” to a functioning governance framework within one quarter.
A Preview: 5 Questions From the Playbook
To give you a sense of the depth and practical focus, here are five sample questions from the guide:
- Has management mapped all current AI use cases across the organization, including shadow AI adoption by individual departments?
- Does our AI risk framework distinguish between deterministic systems and generative/agentic AI — and do our controls reflect that distinction?
- What is our disclosure strategy for AI-related risks and opportunities, and has legal counsel reviewed it against current SEC and EU AI Act requirements?
- Do we have a board-approved AI ethics policy, and when was it last reviewed against our actual AI deployments?
- What is our succession and talent strategy for AI leadership — and does the board have sufficient AI literacy to evaluate it?
These are the kinds of questions that separate boards performing genuine AI oversight from those simply checking a box.
Who This Is For
- Board directors seeking a structured approach to AI governance
- Committee chairs (Audit, Risk, Technology) building AI oversight into their mandate
- C-suite executives preparing AI governance presentations for their boards
- Corporate secretaries and governance professionals developing AI-related board materials
- Advisory firms and consultants supporting clients through AI governance design
Get the Playbook
The AI Governance Playbook for Boards is available now for $499 — a fraction of the cost of a single advisory session, and designed to deliver immediate, actionable value to your board’s AI oversight capability.
Get the AI Governance Playbook — $499
Includes 29-page strategic guide, 8 templates, regulatory crosswalk, and 90-day implementation roadmap.
Want to discuss how the Playbook fits into your board’s governance strategy? Book a complimentary consultation and let’s talk about your specific situation.
