Guide
AI governance starter guide — the first 30 days
A checklist for leaders who want to move AI use from scattered to controlled in one month.
Week 1: Understand
- Make a senior leader accountable for AI use.
- List AI tools in use with a short survey.
- Complete the free AI STANDARD readiness assessment.
Week 2: Rules
- Write a one-page acceptable use policy.
- Define prohibited data clearly.
- Identify uses that require human review.
Week 3: Train
- Assign the AI literacy course to all staff.
- Communicate the policy in a short session.
- Introduce an incident reporting channel.
Week 4: Control
- Move popular tools to company accounts.
- Record and assign owners to your top three risks.
- Build a roadmap for the next 90 days.