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AI GovernanceStarter Pack

Download practical AI governance templates for your organisation

Launch stronger AI governance with six ready-to-use templates that help you document AI use, clarify responsibilities, manage risks and prepare for maturity assessments.

Get the AI Governance Starter Pack

Six practical templates to help you put responsible AI governance into practice.

What's inside the Starter Pack?

1. AI Use Policy Template

Define acceptable, restricted and prohibited AI use.

2. AI Use-Case Inventory Template

Record where and how AI is being used across the organisation.

3. AI Risk Register Template

Identify, record and monitor AI-related risks and controls.

4. AI Governance Terms of Reference Template

Clarify governance scope, roles, decision rights and reporting.

5. AI Vendor Due Diligence Checklist

Review external AI tools, platforms, suppliers and service providers.

6. AI Readiness Checklist

Check whether basic AI governance arrangements are in place.

Who is the Starter Pack for?

Risk and governanceComplianceTechnology and dataHR and workforceInternal auditProcurementDigital transformationSenior management

How the Starter Pack helps

Document AI use

Create visibility of AI tools, use cases and business applications.

Clarify acceptable use

Set clear expectations for staff on responsible AI use.

Record risks & controls

Identify AI-related risks and the controls in place to manage them.

Prepare for maturity

Build the evidence you need for maturity checks or in-depth assessments.

Which option is right for you?

Starter Pack

Templates to help you create essential governance artefacts.

  • Best for: building the foundation and documenting AI governance

AI Governance Maturity Check

A quick first view of your current AI governance maturity.

  • Best for: identifying strengths, gaps and next steps

MaturityLens™ AI Governance & Readiness Assessment

A deeper, evidence-based assessment with scoring, analysis and a roadmap.

  • Best for: detailed assessment, reporting and improvement planning

The templates are starting points and should be adapted to your organisation's size, sector, risk profile, legal obligations, technology environment and governance structure. They are provided for general educational and organisational guidance only and do not constitute legal, regulatory, technical assurance or professional advice.