AI Governance & Risk Guardrails
Fixed price after questionnaire - 6-8 weeks
Productised guardrails so AI can move safely, credibly, and at speed.
Who This Is For
This service is for organisations that:
- Need minimum viable governance before scaling AI use
- Want clear decision rights, boundaries, and approval flow
- Are concerned about privacy, security, and reputational risk
- Need a defensible audit trail for AI outputs
The Challenge
Most AI initiatives stall because governance is unclear. Common problems:
- Unclear data and privacy boundaries
- No consistent evaluation standards
- Undefined decision rights and accountability
- Ad-hoc approvals that slow everything down
You need simple guardrails that enable safe progress, not bureaucracy.
What You Get
Guardrails organised around the 5 Questions Framework:
WHY - Define Acceptable Risk
- Risk boundaries and impact thresholds
- Use-case risk tiers
- Approval criteria
WHO - Define Decision Rights
- Owners, stewards, and escalation paths
- Responsibilities by role
- Governance cadence
WHAT - Data & Privacy Controls
- Data access rules and red-lines
- Privacy constraints and retention
- Allowed tools and environments
HOW - Evaluation Standards
- Testing criteria and acceptance thresholds
- Auditability requirements
- Monitoring and review cadence
WHEN - Rollout Sequencing
- Sequencing by risk tier
- Approval flow and checkpoints
- Rollout timeline
How It Works
Weeks 1-2: Discovery & Assessment
Questionnaire-led discovery with focused stakeholder interviews, current capability assessment, use-case identification, and data readiness review.
Weeks 3-4: Analysis & Strategy
Use-case prioritisation, capability gap analysis, governance framework development, and policy alignment.
Weeks 5-6: Guardrails & Rollout Plan
Define approval flows, evaluation standards, and a sequenced rollout plan by risk tier.
Final Deliverables
You receive comprehensive documentation including:
AI Governance Framework
Policies, guidelines, and risk management guardrails
Decision Rights & Roles
Clear ownership, escalation paths, and approvals
Evaluation Standards
Testing criteria, acceptance thresholds, and auditability requirements
Rollout Plan
Sequenced adoption plan aligned to risk tiers
Executive Summary
Board-ready overview of findings and recommendations
Success Metrics Framework
KPIs and measurement approach for governance compliance
Why This Approach Works
Business-First, Not Technology-First
We start with business outcomes, not AI tools. Technology choices come after understanding your needs.
Independent and Evidence-Based
No vendor partnerships. Recommendations based on your requirements, not sales quotas.
Quick Wins + Long-Term Strategy
Enable safe progress now while building a sustainable long-term AI capability.
Implementation-Ready
Every deliverable is designed to hand to your teams or implementation partners with zero ambiguity.
Investment
Fee: Fixed price after questionnaire
Timeline: 6-8 weeks from kickoff to final delivery
Payment: 50% at start, 50% at delivery
Fixed scope: Confirmed after the questionnaire to ensure fit and pricing clarity
What's included: Discovery, analysis, documentation, executive presentation, and 30 days post-delivery support
What's not included: Implementation, vendor costs, or ongoing advisory (available separately)
Ready to Start?
Book a free 30-minute call to discuss your AI governance needs.