Board AI Governance Readiness Assessment

Answer the following questions honestly based on your board's current practice. Each question focuses on a key area of board-level AI oversight.

1. Does your board have a clear view of where and how AI is used across the organisation?

Yes, the board reviews a current AI inventory

A partial view, updated occasionally

Only an informal, high-level sense

No, the board has no clear view

2. Has the board assigned clear accountability for AI oversight (e.g. a named director or committee)?

Yes, clearly assigned and operating

Assigned but not yet fully effective

Informally owned by someone

No one is accountable for AI oversight

3. Does the board receive regular, meaningful reporting on AI risks and performance?

Yes, structured reporting on a regular cadence

Occasional or ad-hoc updates

Only when an issue arises

No AI reporting reaches the board

4. Is the board confident it understands the EU AI Act duties that apply to the organisation?

Yes, duties are understood and tracked

Broadly aware, but gaps remain

Limited awareness

No, the board is unsure of its duties

5. Has the board reviewed and approved an AI policy or governance framework?

Yes, approved and regularly reviewed

A policy exists but board review is overdue

A draft or informal policy only

No AI policy or framework

6. Does the board ensure AI systems are risk-classified (e.g. identifying high-risk uses)?

Yes, classification is done and reviewed

Partially, for some systems

Informally considered only

No risk classification takes place

7. Has the board satisfied itself that staff have appropriate AI literacy and training?

Yes, role-based training with evidence

Some training, but not comprehensive

One-off or informal awareness only

No AI literacy or training in place

8. Does the board factor AI into strategic planning and investment decisions?

Yes, AI is part of strategy discussions

Considered occasionally

Rarely, and not systematically

AI is not part of strategic planning

9. Is there board-level oversight of ethical, reputational and stakeholder-trust risks from AI?

Yes, these risks are actively overseen

Considered, but not systematically

Only when a concern is raised

No oversight of these risks

10. Does the board review AI incidents and set clear escalation and response expectations?

Yes, with a defined escalation process

Basic expectations exist

Reactive, case-by-case only

No incident oversight or escalation

Your Board AI Governance Readiness Score

Based on 10 key areas of board-level AI oversight

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