AI governance framework
Navigate EU AI Act compliance, protect your IP, and transform AI from risk to competitive advantage
⏰ EU AI Act implementation timeline
- February 2025: Ban on unacceptable-risk AI systems (ACTIVE NOW)
- 2025-2026: Gradual enforcement of GPAI, high-risk systems, governance requirements
- Early 2026: Full compliance mandatory - training, risk analysis, documentation
Organizations without governance frameworks face regulatory penalties, operational disruptions, and competitive disadvantage.
The AI governance imperative
Organisations face unprecedented pressure to govern AI responsibly while maintaining competitive velocity
🚨 Without governance
Maximum fines for EU AI Act violations
+ Reputational damage, IP leakage, operational disruption, loss of stakeholder trust
⚠️ Current state
Average delay to deploy AI due to compliance uncertainty
Competitors with governance frameworks move faster and capture market opportunities first
✓ With governance
Faster AI deployment + reduced risk + stakeholder confidence
Transform compliance from cost center to strategic enabler of responsible innovation
The AIM+ Extended framework
A proven 6-stage maturity model that transforms AI from experimental to strategic competitive advantage
Our assessment identifies your current stage and builds a roadmap to advance across 9 critical dimensions
9 dimensions of AI maturity
Data management
- Data quality & governance
- Storage & interoperability
- Predictive architecture
Buying AI
- Vendor ecosystem management
- Application width & usage
- Procurement maturity
Building AI
- In-house development capability
- MLOps & AI lifecycle
- Code/solution complexity
AI governance
- EU AI Act compliance
- Accountability frameworks
- Risk management systems
Skills & capabilities
- Technical skills development
- Vendor management skills
- Change management capability
Culture
- AI-human collaboration
- Leadership & attitude
- Change readiness
Structure
- KPIs & responsibility allocation
- Agile AI governance
- Cross-functional processes
Strategy
- AI role in business model
- Self-disruption capability
- Resource allocation to AI
GenAI readiness
- LLM integration
- Workflow automation
- GenAI safety & governance
Strategic benefits
Why forward-thinking organisations invest in AI governance
🛡️ De-risk AI deployment
Protect your organization from €35M penalties, reputational damage, and IP leakage through comprehensive compliance frameworks and risk management
⚡ Accelerate time-to-value
Deploy AI 3-5x faster with clear governance guardrails. Competitors without governance frameworks face months of delays and uncertainty
🔒 Secure your intellectual property
Prevent AI-related IP leakage through proper data governance, vendor management, and employee AI usage policies
📊 Evidence-based decision making
AI maturity assessment provides with clear metrics, benchmarks, and roadmaps for strategic AI investment decisions
🎯 Competitive differentiation
Position your organization as a responsible AI leader. Governance frameworks build trust with customers, partners, and regulators
💼 Board-ready reporting
Demonstrate AI oversight, compliance status, and risk mitigation to boards and stakeholders with confidence
Our implementation approach
Comprehensive support from assessment to ongoing governance
Diagnosis & maturity assessment
Complete evaluation across all 9 dimensions of AI maturity. Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities. Benchmark against industry standards.
AI inventory & risk classification
Map all AI systems (in-house and third-party). Classify by EU AI Act risk categories. Document technical specifications. Create compliance baseline.
Governance framework design
Build tailored governance structures including AI oversight committee, compliance protocols, risk management systems, and documentation templates.
Training & enablement
Executive workshops on AI governance. AI Ambassador training programs. Employee AI literacy and usage policies. Change management support.
Ongoing monitoring & optimization
Continuous compliance monitoring. Regular maturity re-assessment. Updates for regulatory changes. Advisory support for new AI initiatives.
AI maturity and EU AI Act compliance readiness