A tailored course, built for your situation
Influence Across More Business Units with ISO 42001
Turn AI governance into a cross-functional leadership asset
$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.
Stuck in execution without a voice in broader AI governance decisions
The situation this course is for
High-performing delivery leads often lack structured influence beyond their immediate team. Even when they see risks or opportunities in AI adoption, their input doesn't reach cross-functional planning sessions. This limits impact and stalls career growth into strategic leadership.
Who this is for
Senior delivery lead in a global systems integrator managing complex, compliance-sensitive AI projects across business units
Who this is not for
Individual contributors focused only on technical implementation without leadership scope or those outside AI governance and standards adoption
What you walk away with
- Lead ISO 42001 implementation across multiple business lines with documented coordination playbooks
- Become the default reference for AI governance questions in cross-unit planning meetings
- Present standardized SoA templates that accelerate sign-off across regions
- Deploy a repeatable stakeholder alignment process used in three or more concurrent engagements
- Shape internal training rollouts for ISO 42001 based on real project patterns
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Why ISO 42001 Is a Leadership Lever
Understand how AI governance standards create leadership opportunities beyond technical compliance. Learn how top practitioners use ISO 42001 to expand their sphere of influence.
12 chapters in this module
- From compliance to coordination
- The AI governance awareness gap
- Leadership moments in standard adoption
- Mapping influence across functions
- Where ISO 42001 creates leverage
- Turning policy into practice
- The practitioner as integrator
- Cross-functional credibility signals
- Real examples of influence in action
- Scheduling alignment intentionally
- Managing expectations across units
- The first 30-day influence plan
Module 2. Building Cross-Unit Credibility
Establish trust with peers in other business units by speaking their language and aligning ISO 42001 goals with their priorities.
12 chapters in this module
- Listening before leading
- Identifying peer incentives
- Translating technical controls to value
- Credibility through consistency
- Avoiding the compliance police trap
- Speaking to finance priorities
- Speaking to operations priorities
- Speaking to AI product leads
- Documented wins as social proof
- The 5-minute influence pitch
- Using regional variance as glue
- Building reciprocity loops
Module 3. Designing Scalable Governance Playbooks
Create reusable governance frameworks that work across projects, regions, and lines of business without reinvention.
12 chapters in this module
- Template vs playbook difference
- Capturing decision logic
- Versioning across units
- Local adaptation guardrails
- Approval hierarchy mapping
- Naming conventions that scale
- Documenting exceptions cleanly
- Stakeholder onboarding steps
- Feedback loops in playbooks
- Ownership handoff patterns
- Audit readiness by design
- Keeping playbooks alive
Module 4. Running the First Cross-Unit Workshop
Plan and execute a high-impact session that positions you as a leader in ISO 42001 adoption across teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Choosing the right moment
- Setting participant expectations
- Agenda design for influence
- Pre-loading success cases
- Facilitating without authority
- Handling pushback gracefully
- Capturing action items visibly
- Sharing summaries widely
- Follow-up cadence setup
- Measuring workshop impact
- Turning insights into policy
- From one workshop to a series
Module 5. Navigating Regional Variations
Adapt ISO 42001 implementation for local regulatory and operational needs without losing central alignment.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping local legal nuances
- Understanding regional risk appetite
- Language and translation traps
- Local champion identification
- Time zone coordination hacks
- Cultural decision styles
- Document localization rules
- Central vs local ownership
- Escalation paths for conflicts
- Harmonization checklists
- Audit consistency checks
- Feedback from regional leads
Module 6. Integrating with Existing Frameworks
Align ISO 42001 with other standards like ISO 27001 and COBIT to reduce friction and increase adoption speed.
12 chapters in this module
- Overlap analysis technique
- Control mapping shortcuts
- Shared documentation hubs
- Joint audit planning
- Unified training content
- Cross-standard playbooks
- Avoiding duplication traps
- Leveraging existing roles
- Single source of truth design
- Change management alignment
- Tooling integration paths
- Reporting consolidation
Module 7. Creating Executive-Ready Narratives
Turn ISO 42001 progress into compelling stories for senior leaders without overstating or oversimplifying.
12 chapters in this module
- Signal detection for leaders
- Narrative framing options
- Risk language that lands
- Progress without perfection
- Linking to business outcomes
- Avoiding jargon traps
- Visualizing cross-unit impact
- Telling the before and after
- Timing executive updates
- Preparing for follow-ups
- Handling scrutiny calmly
- Building narrative momentum
Module 8. Managing Vendor and Partner Alignment
Ensure third parties adopt ISO 42001 in ways that support your cross-unit goals.
12 chapters in this module
- Contract clause essentials
- Vendor onboarding steps
- Audit rights clarification
- Joint implementation plans
- Escalation paths defined
- Performance metrics sharing
- Training alignment
- Documentation standards
- Change notification rules
- Penalty clauses with care
- Relationship over compliance
- Exit planning guardrails
Module 9. Measuring Influence Growth
Track and demonstrate expanding impact across business units with qualitative and quantitative signals.
12 chapters in this module
- Calling in reciprocity
- Meeting invite tracking
- Peer referral patterns
- Unprompted consultation
- Policy citation frequency
- Cross-unit project inclusion
- Feedback loop participation
- Mentorship requests
- Speaking opportunity growth
- Internal recognition signs
- Promotion influence
- Influence dashboards
Module 10. Sustaining Momentum Post-Implementation
Keep ISO 42001 relevant and visible after initial rollout to maintain leadership position.
12 chapters in this module
- Quarterly review rhythms
- Refresh triggers to watch
- Training update cycles
- Internal audit involvement
- Lessons learned capture
- Version update planning
- Champion network growth
- Metrics that matter
- Celebrating small wins
- Avoiding stagnation
- Staying ahead of regulation
- Leading the next wave
Module 11. Scaling Through Team Enablement
Multiply your influence by equipping others to lead ISO 42001 efforts in their domains.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying future leaders
- Mentorship design basics
- Training kit assembly
- Pilot delegation strategy
- Feedback structures
- Recognition mechanics
- Skill gap mapping
- Shadowing opportunities
- Autonomy with alignment
- Remote team adaptation
- Succession planning
- Leadership multiplier effect
Module 12. Becoming the Go-To Practitioner
Position yourself as the internal expert others seek out for ISO 42001 and AI governance leadership.
12 chapters in this module
- Consistency builds trust
- Visibility without self-promotion
- Answering beyond your domain
- Building a knowledge base
- Speaking at internal events
- Writing for internal audiences
- Handling reputation shifts
- Dealing with skepticism
- Staying grounded
- Sharing credit openly
- Leading with curiosity
- The long game of influence
How this maps to your situation
- Leading ISO 42001 adoption beyond immediate team
- Aligning regional teams under common framework
- Gaining visibility in cross-functional AI governance
- Guiding vendor and partner compliance efforts
Before vs. after
Before
Working within a single module, reacting to requests, limited visibility beyond immediate projects
After
Leading ISO 42001 adoption across business units, shaping policy, and becoming the go-to leader for AI governance 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 week over 12 weeks, with self-paced access to all materials.
If nothing changes
Without formalizing influence, even strong delivery leads remain confined to execution. Others will define AI governance strategy, set cross-unit priorities, and gain leadership visibility, while your impact stays siloed.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic compliance courses cover ISO 42001 controls but miss the leadership context. This course is tailored for delivery leads in global services firms who need to expand influence, not just understand standards. It includes playbooks used in real multi-region rollouts, not hypotheticals.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or leadership-focused?
It's leadership-focused for technically fluent practitioners. You'll learn how to lead ISO 42001 adoption across teams, not just implement controls in isolation.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this in non-EU regions?
Yes. The playbooks are designed for global application, with techniques for adapting to regional needs while maintaining central alignment.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week over 12 weeks, with self-paced access to all materials..
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