Laying the Foundation for Successful AI Governance

1. Define Leadership & Accountability
Assign an executive sponsor and establish a governance board to oversee the Gen-AI initiative. Ensure accountability is clear for both business outcomes and technical delivery.

2. Assign Data Governance & Security Roles
Designate owners for data quality, compliance, and lifecycle management. Define security responsibilities for access control, monitoring, and risk response in line with industry standards.

3. Establish Ethical & Responsible AI Oversight
Appoint a group to evaluate ethical use, bias, transparency, and fairness. Build review checkpoints and policies for responsible AI that align with company values.

4. Set Up Operational Governance & Change Management
Define processes for auditing, monitoring, and version control. Assign responsibilities for adoption, workforce training, and escalation paths when systems fail or raise ethical concerns.