🧭 WiBrief GenAI Governance Compass

Benchmark your readiness. Navigate responsible innovation.

As organisations race to adopt generative AI, the difference between thriving and stumbling isn’t just technology—it’s governance. This self-check tool enables leaders, teams, and innovators to evaluate current practices, identify gaps, and set a principled course for trustworthy, high-impact AI adoption.

Use this Compass to align your strategy, processes, and culture with the standards that will define tomorrow’s most trusted organisations.

1. Clear Purpose and Role Definition

• Are the objectives, boundaries, and expected outcomes of your project explicitly documented?
• Are all key roles (owners, validators, reviewers) clearly assigned and communicated?

2. Structured Idea Capture

• Is there an open, documented process for collecting and recording new use cases, challenges, or improvements from all stakeholders?
• Are proposed ideas logged transparently in a central repository?

3. Responsible Prototyping and Risk Awareness

• Are new ideas moved quickly from concept to draft—while identifying risks, data requirements, and oversight needs at each step?
• Is there a framework for assessing risk and value before scaling or deployment?

4. Independent Validation

• Does each major output undergo review by a qualified expert or peer, independent from its creator?
• Are feedback cycles documented, with a clear record of decisions and improvements?

5. Transparent Feedback and Iteration

• Is regular review and retrospective discussion built into the process, ensuring that lessons and concerns are surfaced and addressed?
• Are critical issues or deviations flagged early and managed transparently?

6. Auditable Oversight

• Are oversight and validation steps clearly documented and visible to all relevant parties—including clients, where appropriate?
• Is there traceability of decision points and interventions throughout the lifecycle?

7. Continuous Self-Audit and Reflection

• Are outcomes periodically assessed and reported, both for successes and learning opportunities?
• Is there a culture of open reflection, transparency, and accountability around both achievements and setbacks?

Self-Assessment (Rate 1–5 for Each Area)

• 1 = Not evident
• 3 = Partially in place
• 5 = Fully embedded

Scoring Guide:

• 30–35: Governance Pioneer – Strong, consistent frameworks support trusted, resilient innovation.
• 22–29: Progressing – Key governance elements present; targeted improvements will enhance trust.
• 15–21: Developing – Governance is emerging but uneven; focused attention required.
• Below 15: At Risk – Gaps may expose the organisation to avoidable risks and erode stakeholder trust.

Reflection & Next Steps

• Which governance area is your greatest strength—and which needs the most urgent attention?
• What practical action can you take this quarter to strengthen your governance baseline?
• Consider sharing your results (anonymously or otherwise) to contribute to a wider culture of transparency and improvement.

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