A Framework for Structured Board Discussions on AI Oversight
Five pillars that structure board conversations around the question: "Can we explain our AI governance to regulators, shareholders, and courts?"
A Facilitated Discussion Framework
This framework is not a diagnostic or compliance tool. It is used to structure board and committee discussions, surface gaps in oversight, and support defensible governance processes.
Boards do not complete this independently. The framework is facilitated as part of a closed-door engagement, ensuring candid conversation and actionable outcomes.
This Framework Is For
Boards with material AI exposure seeking structured oversight
PE-backed companies approaching scale with AI-driven operations
Organizations in regulated or litigation-sensitive industries
Directors seeking defensible governance documentation
This Framework Is Not For
Early-stage AI experimentation or proof-of-concept projects
Technical architecture reviews or engineering assessments
AI ethics certifications or compliance checklists
Tool selection exercises or vendor evaluations
Most Boards Can't Answer Basic AI Questions
Regulators, shareholders, and courts are starting to ask boards hard questions about their AI oversight. Questions like:
Where is AI being used in your organization?
Who is accountable when AI makes a consequential error?
Can you demonstrate due diligence in AI deployment?
What is the ROI of your AI investments?
What happens when AI fails?
"This framework gives boards what they've been missing: a structured way to discuss, document, and defend their AI governance posture."
— Ritesh Vajariya, Architect of BloombergGPT
Five Dimensions of Board AI Oversight
Each pillar addresses a critical question that boards must be able to answer. Together, they form a comprehensive structure for governance discussions.
Strategic Exposure
Governance Maturity
Regulatory & Legal Defensibility
Value Realization & ROI Clarity
Operational Resilience
Designed and delivered by practitioners who have built, deployed, and governed large-scale AI systems in regulated environments.
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