AI Foundations for Boards: Mastering the Basics

Mastering AI in the Boardroom – Fast. Focused. Essential.

Are you ready to step into the AI era with confidence? In just 30 minutes, this concise and high-impact session equips boards and senior leaders with the foundational knowledge needed to govern and deploy AI effectively. Perfect for busy agendas, this short course provides essential insights into AI’s strategic importance, practical applications, and the board’s role in balancing innovation and risk.

What You Will Discover

1. AI Essentials for Directors

• Gain a clear understanding of what AI is and why it’s critical for boards.
• Explore AI’s potential to drive innovation and reduce operational costs.
• Learn the key questions boards should ask about AI initiatives.

2. Risks and Governance

• Understand key governance challenges and risks.

3. Getting Started

• A high-level overview of how to use AI to enhance board discussions.

Why This Course is Essential

AI is reshaping how organisations operate—and boards that fail to engage risk being left behind. This session will demystify AI, helping you start asking the right questions about how to oversee its deployment strategically and responsibly, ensuring long-term success for your organisation.

“Directors and boards need to think about how they can use AI to become more effective at what they do. Integrating AI into board governance has the potential to significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of decision-making processes.” NZ IOD, 2024

This 30-minute course is designed as an introduction to AI for governance, seamlessly fitting into your board agenda or director training program. Whether you’re looking for a strategic primer or a discussion starter ahead of a board strategy session, this session delivers maximum impact in minimal time.

The future’s here. Ready?

Cost: $1450 (+GST) for groups of 6-10 Directors

Helen recently presented to our Board on Al and the role of governance, and I was thoroughly impressed.

Having been to so many Al sessions, it was great to have a session specifically for directors by an experienced director. Helen skilfully articulates the critical intersections between Al and governance, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges for the board table to be considering. Helen's ability to explain complex topics in an accessible and engaging manner made the discussion highly valuable for all of us. It's clear Helen is passionate about Al and its possibilities, having invested significant time to gain a deep understanding, as well as a keen awareness of the ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations surrounding Al.

I highly recommend Helen for any future engagements in Al governance.

Angela Dixon, FCA, CMInstD