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AI governance

Setting rules, responsibilities and decision paths for the responsible use of AI.

AI governance
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When employees use AI tools and the first applications emerge, questions of responsibility, quality and limits arise. AI governance creates a framework that gives direction, limits risks and still leaves room for new applications. It combines guidelines with clear responsibilities and decision-making routines.

What you come away with

  • Clarified decision paths and responsibilities for AI applications
  • AI guidelines aligned with the company's values
  • Agreed routines for steering and regular review

How we work

  1. 01

    Analyse values and starting point

    Capture company values, existing rules and current AI use.

  2. 02

    Involve stakeholders

    Identify expectations and ethical challenges in workshops and interviews.

  3. 03

    Develop the framework

    Define principles, rules, responsibilities and decision paths.

  4. 04

    Embed and adapt

    Communicate the guidelines, introduce routines and review them regularly.

Clarifying responsibility for AI-assisted decisions

Who decides which applications are used? Who checks results, and who is accountable when AI prepares decisions? Together with the leadership team we clarify which decision-making and accountability structures the company needs. The requirements for data quality, data protection and information security are also taken into account.

Developing guidelines from the company's own values

Guidelines for working with AI are effective when they fit the company's values and culture. The starting point is therefore an analysis of the company's values and norms. Relevant stakeholders are involved through workshops and interviews, and possible ethical challenges are identified. This produces principles and concrete rules for the use of AI.

Good governance gives direction without stifling new applications.

Establishing routines for steering and review

Governance has no effect if it exists only on paper. Routines are therefore agreed in which AI initiatives from the departments are jointly discussed, assessed and decided. Guidelines are taught in training sessions and regularly adapted to new developments. The result is a framework that grows with use.

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Uncoordinated use as a trigger

Employees often use AI tools on their own initiative before the company has set any rules. This shows interest and a willingness to learn, but it can create uncertainty about data protection and responsibility. Governance is not meant to stop this initiative but to give it a reliable framework.

Combining stability and flexibility

A position set by top management provides guard rails and direction. At the same time the framework must remain flexible enough to respond to rapid technological development. Fixed principles are therefore combined with specific rules that are reviewed regularly.

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Deliverables: Clarified decision paths and responsibilities for AI applications; AI guidelines aligned with the company's values; Agreed routines for steering and regular review.

AI governance does not replace legal advice, data-protection advice or an information-security review. Regulatory requirements are clarified with the relevant specialists and incorporated into the organisational framework.

Frequently asked questions

When does a company need AI governance?

As soon as AI tools are used in day-to-day work or applications prepare decisions. By then at the latest, responsibility and limits should be clear.

Who is involved in developing it?

Alongside senior management, managers and departments and, depending on the topic, IT, data protection and, where applicable, employee representatives.

Is AI governance legal advice?

No. We design the organisational framework. Legal and regulatory requirements are clarified with the relevant specialists.

Prefer to talk directly?

What decision are you facing? Together, we clarify your situation, the people involved and the right next step.

Svenja Glas

Svenja Glas

Consultant | Head of Artificial Intelligence competence team

Adrian Lindel

Adrian Lindel

Business Manager | Head of Digitalisation and Applications competence team

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Let’s talk about your situation and what you want to develop in your organisation.

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