AI Board Governance Diagnostic

Directors are personally accountable for AI governance. "We didn't understand it" is not a defence. Complete this 5-minute diagnostic to understand your board's oversight maturity and receive a confidential governance report.

Your report will include: Board AI Governance Score (0-100), director readiness level, your top 3 governance gaps requiring board attention, regulatory exposure indicators, and prioritised board actions.

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Board AI Governance Assessment

13 strategic questions designed for board-level oversight. No technical knowledge required.

Can your board clearly explain the top 3 AI risks specific to your business?

Yes, clearly and consistently Yes, but with some variation between directors Partially - some directors can, others can't Vague understanding only Risks are generic, not specific to our business Haven't discussed AI risks at board level

Who has formal responsibility for AI governance in your organisation?

Board committee with clear charter (e.g., Risk, Audit, Technology) Assigned executive with regular board reporting Senior leader assigned, limited board visibility Responsibility discussed but unclear No one formally responsible Never been discussed

Has your board defined boundaries or principles for acceptable AI use?

Clear statement agreed and documented Formal boundaries in development Some informal boundaries agreed Initial discussions only Not yet discussed at board level Don't know if this exists

How is AI considered in your organisation's strategy?

Embedded in business strategy with board oversight Regular strategic discussions at board level Emerging topic in strategy discussions Treated as operational/IT matter only Aware we're behind competitors but no action Not considered at all

Which best describes your organisation's AI governance policy framework?

Comprehensive policies, reviewed regularly Formal policies in place, periodic review Basic/draft policy exists Informal guidelines only Under development No policy or guidance

How often does the board receive AI-related risk reporting?

Tracked and reported at least quarterly Regular reporting but less than quarterly Raised occasionally in discussions Only when issues occur Should be reported but isn't Never discussed at board level

If a regulator, customer, or shareholder asked how AI is governed, how confident would your board be in responding?

Very confident - clear framework and evidence Confident - good documentation exists Somewhat confident - partial answers only Limited confidence - would struggle Not confident - couldn't answer adequately Haven't considered this scenario

If an AI decision caused material harm, could the board demonstrate it exercised reasonable oversight?

Yes - comprehensive documentation exists Yes - good oversight records in place Partially - some documentation exists Limited records available No evidence of oversight Haven't considered this scenario

Does your board know which third parties use AI on your data or processes?

Full visibility with risk assessment completed Good visibility of major vendors Partial awareness of some vendors Limited visibility Not tracked at all Don't know

What steps has the board taken to build its AI governance capability?

Formal training with budget allocated Regular education sessions provided Informal learning opportunities Occasional management updates only Reactive - only when issues arise No deliberate capability building

Does the board receive forward-looking AI scenarios (investment, disruption, emerging risks)?

Regular scenario planning/horizon scanning Periodic strategic reviews include AI futures Sometimes discussed informally Rarely - only ad-hoc mentions No forward-looking discussions Not considered necessary

How exposed is your organisation to competitive disruption from AI-enabled competitors?

Fully assessed with mitigation strategies Risk understood and monitored General awareness of competitive threats Limited understanding of exposure Know we're vulnerable but no assessment Haven't considered competitive AI risk

When did the board last reject, modify, or set conditions on an AI initiative?

Within last 3 months Within last 6 months Within last year Over a year ago Never - all initiatives approved without modification Never - no AI initiatives presented to board

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