AI Governance: Go from Zero to Framework in 30 Days

In this video we build the governance structure your organisation needs to make the framework operational.

We cover the three levels of governance. The strategic level, where the Executive Sponsor, AI Governance Committee and more.

We introduce the concept of mandatory roles, the roles that must be assigned before the framework can be considered operational, and explain why naming individuals to those roles is the single most important step any organisation can take when building its governance structure.

We close with a simple but important point. A governance framework is only as strong as the people within it. Name the roles, assign the accountability, and the structure will hold.

By the end of this video you will know exactly which roles your organisation needs, which are mandatory, and how they work together to form a complete governance structure.

In this video we introduce the AI policy framework, the six rules that govern how AI is used within any organisation.

We explain that these rules are not guidelines or suggestions. They are the minimum standard of operation for every person who uses AI, regardless of their role or seniority. Each rule has a formal policy title and a plain language description so that everyone in the organisation understands not just what the rule is but why it exists.

By the end of this video you will have a clear understanding of the six rules, why each one exists and how together they form the policy foundation that every AI user in your organisation needs to follow.

In this video we cover the six categories of AI use that are strictly prohibited within any organisation operating under this governance framework.

We explain why every AI policy needs clear boundaries, not just rules about how AI should be used, but explicit statements about what it must never be used for. Vague prohibitions are easy to argue around. Specific ones are not.

It is important to note that the prohibitions set out in this section reflect best practice for responsible AI governance and are designed to protect organisations, individuals, and data. They are not universally mandated by law in every jurisdiction. Depending on the country or region in which your organisation operates, some of these prohibitions may be subject to different legal thresholds, regulatory requirements, or permitted exceptions. Organisations should review these prohibitions in the context of their own applicable legislation and seek appropriate legal advice where necessary. This framework is intended as a guide to good governance practice, not a substitute for jurisdiction-specific legal counsel.

By the end of this video you will have a clear understanding of the six prohibited uses, the risks each one addresses, and how to write this section of your AI policy in a way that is specific, enforceable, and defensible.

In this video we introduce the five documents that together form the complete AI governance framework.

We explain that the AI policy does not stand alone. A policy without supporting documents is incomplete. Each of the five documents serves a distinct purpose, and all five need to be in place for the framework to function properly.

We cover all five documents. The AI Policy, which is the master document setting out all governance requirements. The AI Tools Register, the authoritative record of every approved tool. The New AI Tools Request Form, the practical gateway through which every new tool must pass before use. The Data Analytics and AI Ethics Framework, which sets out the ethical principles governing all AI and data use. And the AI Governance Committee Terms of Reference, which defines how the oversight body operates and what authority it holds.

Please see the resource section for templates to get you started

In this video we address one of the most significant and most commonly overlooked gaps in AI governance. The absence of procurement from the conversation.

We explain why procurement is not peripheral to AI governance but central to it. Every AI tool in any organisation arrived through a purchasing decision. If procurement is not actively involved in governance, the controls written into policy will bear no relation to the tools being bought across the business.

We cover the four things procurement must do. Sit on the AI Governance Committee as a named, accountable member. See the resource section for material to help support procurement teams

In this video we address the part of procurement AI governance that most organisations have not considered at all. What is already in place.

Most governance conversations focus on new procurement. But the bigger exposure for many organisations sits in contracts that were signed one, two, or five years ago, before AI was on anyone's radar, and have since changed around them without anyone noticing.

We cover some areas procurement should monitor in existing supplier relationships.

By the end of this video you will have a clear, practical approach to identifying AI in existing contracts and the monitoring controls to catch changes before they create organisational exposure. Also, please see the resource section for a handy checklist.

In this video we bring everything together into a practical, structured plan for implementing your AI governance framework in 30 days.

We walk through the four weeks in detail. Please see the resource section for useful material to get you started.

You have reached the end of the course and you now have everything you need.

You understand what AI governance is and why it matters. You have the structure, the roles, the six rules, the five documents, and the 30-day plan to make it real in your organisation.

Before you close this course, do four things. Name your Executive Sponsor. Add procurement to your Governance Committee. Start your AI Tools Register. And schedule your first review for ninety days from now.

Those four actions this week are the difference between having watched a course and having started building something real.

AI governance done well is not a burden. It is the foundation that allows your organisation to use AI with confidence, clarity, and control. You know what good looks like. You have the tools to get there.

You can find the slides in the resource section.

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