Summary
This module is designed to give board directors a clear, strategic view of how artificial intelligence should be governed throughout its entire lifecycle — from initial concept to decommissioning. Rather than focusing on technical details, it equips directors with the insights they need to fulfill their oversight responsibilities while ensuring AI investments deliver lasting value.
At the concept and strategy stage, directors gain the tools to evaluate whether proposed AI initiatives truly align with the organization’s mission and priorities.
During development and design, directors learn how to spot the red flags that often go unnoticed.
In the deployment and use phase, the focus shifts to governance in action. Directors are shown how proper guardrails, monitoring, and accountability structures protect both the organization and its stakeholders.
The operations stage brings attention to the ongoing realities of AI.
Finally, at the decommissioning stage, directors are equipped with an often-overlooked perspective: how to retire AI responsibly.
In short, the benefit to directors is empowerment. This module ensures they can provide informed oversight, challenge management with the right questions, and guide the organization toward AI investments that are not only innovative but also strategic, ethical, and sustainable.