A tailored course, built for your situation
Influence Across More Business Lines With OECD AI Principles
A tailored course for senior practitioners shaping AI governance with reach beyond their immediate team
$199 one-time
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Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Who this is for
Senior project manager in a high-growth tech environment, driving cross-functional initiatives where influence across teams determines success.
Who this is not for
This is not for individual contributors focused on narrow execution or those new to governance frameworks.
What you walk away with
- Lead conversations that align AI governance across product, data, and compliance functions
- Apply the OECD AI Principles to build consensus beyond immediate project boundaries
- Shape implementation roadmaps adopted by multiple business units
- Communicate governance decisions in a way that sticks across regions and leadership tiers
- Become the go-to practitioner when new AI initiatives span organizational lines
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of OECD AI Principles
Build fluency in the five pillars: inclusive growth, human-centered values, transparency, robustness, and accountability. Understand how each applies across governance layers.
12 chapters in this module
- Origins of the OECD AI Principles
- Five core principles explained
- How principles differ from regulation
- Mapping to internal governance tiers
- First use case: vendor review cycle
- Defining success per business line
- Identifying key stakeholders
- Principle-by-principle walkthrough
- Common misconceptions
- Linking to cross-functional KPIs
- Early indicators of adoption
- Documenting baseline alignment
Module 2. Cross-Unit Alignment Strategy
Learn to position governance as an enabler, not a gatekeeper. Frame principles in language that resonates across engineering, legal, and product.
12 chapters in this module
- Language for engineering teams
- Messaging for legal and compliance
- Product leader priorities
- Tailoring communication by role
- Navigating team-specific concerns
- Finding common ground early
- Leveraging existing workflows
- Timing cross-unit rollouts
- Identifying alignment champions
- Creating shared definitions
- Avoiding governance fatigue
- Building iterative feedback loops
Module 3. Governance Integration Planning
Design integration paths for existing project lifecycles. Embed principles without adding friction or overhead.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping to current project phases
- Integration point identification
- Minimal viable governance steps
- Pre-mortems with real examples
- Trigger-based checkpoints
- Automating documentation steps
- Workflow tagging strategy
- Reducing rework loops
- Version control for policies
- Handoff protocols between teams
- Audit trail requirements
- Scaling integration templates
Module 4. Stakeholder Influence Patterns
Master the subtle levers of influence across silos. Use timing, precedent, and framing to drive adoption without authority.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying hidden decision points
- Mapping informal power networks
- Timing influence requests
- Using precedent as leverage
- Framing benefits per function
- Leveraging peer pressure positively
- Escalation thresholds
- Creating visible milestones
- Building coalition support
- Managing upward influence
- Institutionalizing wins
- Sustaining engagement long-term
Module 5. Multi-Region Application
Adapt principles for regional variation without diluting core standards. Maintain coherence while respecting local context.
12 chapters in this module
- Regional regulatory overlap
- Localising transparency definitions
- Cultural considerations in AI use
- Language and translation needs
- Compliance sign-off paths
- Central vs local control balance
- Incident reporting workflows
- Data sovereignty alignment
- Time-zone coordination plans
- Local champion onboarding
- Feedback loops across regions
- Annual alignment ceremonies
Module 6. Measuring Governance Impact
Track what matters: adoption depth, stakeholder trust, and cross-unit consistency, not just policy completion.
12 chapters in this module
- Beyond checkbox compliance
- Tracking cross-team usage
- Sentiment indicators
- Audit readiness signals
- Time-to-alignment metrics
- Stakeholder survey design
- Observing informal use
- Measuring decision velocity
- Benchmarking across units
- Reporting upward effectively
- Identifying regression signs
- Course-correcting metrics
Module 7. Scaling Communication Frameworks
Turn one-off messages into repeatable narratives. Ensure clarity persists as teams grow and rotate.
12 chapters in this module
- Core messaging pillars
- Template for principle summaries
- Visual explanation tools
- Onboarding new members
- Refresh cadence for teams
- Versioning communication assets
- Archiving outdated materials
- Cross-language summaries
- Leadership briefing packs
- Team-specific adaptations
- Feedback integration process
- Ownership of comms assets
Module 8. Handling Pushback and Exceptions
Respond to resistance with structured reasoning, not policy repetition. Turn pushback into refinement opportunities.
12 chapters in this module
- Common objections catalog
- Root cause of pushback
- Structured response framework
- When to allow exceptions
- Documenting precedent decisions
- Balancing agility and control
- Escalation paths for conflict
- Revisiting past exceptions
- Building trust through fairness
- Learning from edge cases
- Updating guidance iteratively
- Closing feedback loops
Module 9. Embedding in Product Development
Integrate governance early in product lifecycles. Make compliance intrinsic, not retrofitted.
12 chapters in this module
- Product intake checklist
- Early-stage risk flags
- Design sprint integration
- AI feature classification
- Stakeholder review points
- Documentation automation
- Governance debt tracking
- Post-launch audits
- Feedback from end users
- Incident learning loops
- Version update protocols
- Retirement of AI features
Module 10. Vendor and Partner Alignment
Extend governance reach to third parties. Ensure consistency even when work happens outside your team.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor onboarding checklist
- Third-party assessment criteria
- Contractual obligations
- Audit rights and access
- Performance metrics for vendors
- Escalation with partners
- Joint incident response
- Training external teams
- Monitoring ongoing compliance
- Exit and transition planning
- Relationship management
- Lessons from multi-vendor projects
Module 11. Building a Governance Community
Cultivate a network of practitioners across the organization. Turn isolated efforts into shared momentum.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying peer champions
- Regular community calls
- Internal knowledge sharing
- Celebrating wins together
- Cross-functional working groups
- Mentorship opportunities
- Succession planning
- Rotating leadership roles
- Documenting shared learnings
- Creating lightweight forums
- Recognizing contributions
- Sustaining long-term engagement
Module 12. Long-Term Evolution Planning
Anticipate changes in AI governance. Future-proof your approach as regulations and technologies evolve.
12 chapters in this module
- Tracking regulatory shifts
- Monitoring tech trends
- Updating internal policies
- Revising training materials
- Engaging legal teams proactively
- Scenario planning exercises
- Versioning frameworks
- Sunsetting outdated rules
- Feedback from external experts
- Benchmarking against peers
- Investing in team capability
- Planning for next cycle
How this maps to your situation
- During cross-functional project kickoffs
- When expanding governance to new regions
- Prior to product launch with AI components
- When integrating new vendors into workflows
Before vs. after
Before
Governance efforts stay within project boundaries, requiring repeated persuasion for each new team or region.
After
Same principles are adopted across multiple business units, with stakeholders proactively seeking alignment.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for practitioners to apply learning incrementally.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic AI ethics courses, this program focuses on actionable integration of the OECD AI Principles within complex, multi-team environments, specifically for those who must gain influence without direct authority.
Frequently asked
Is this course about the OECD AI Principles specifically?
Yes, it builds directly on the OECD AI Principles as a recognized global benchmark, showing how to apply them across teams and regions.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me influence teams I don’t manage?
Yes, each module is designed to increase your reach across functions, regions, and leadership levels without relying on formal authority.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for practitioners to apply learning incrementally..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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