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AI governance checklist: 10 questions every leader must answer before adopting AI

November 26, 2025

Every organisation wants to move fast with AI.

But the leaders who succeed are the ones who pause to ask the right questions first.

Before integrating AI, the right governance structure ensures not just innovation, but accountability, ethics, and long-term value.

This checklist helps you evaluate readiness, minimise risk, and build a framework that scales responsibly.

Why governance matters

Most AI failures aren’t caused by weak models.

They happen because of weak oversight.

From unclear ownership to ethical blind spots, every missing safeguard compounds risk.

Governance transforms AI from a shiny experiment into a sustainable system.

What’s inside

✅ 10 critical governance questions for decision-makers

Built from our experience helping organisations move from AI hype to AI clarity, this checklist distils the foundations every leader needs before implementing AI.

Who it’s for

  • CEOs driving digital transformation
  • Compliance and risk officers managing AI initiatives
  • Product and data leaders preparing to scale AI systems

If you’re planning, piloting, or already deploying AI, start here.

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