A tailored course, built for your situation
Direct Influence on Technical Governance Frameworks Using OECD AI Principles
Shape decisions on AI ethics, vendor selection, and system design with proven authority
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
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 technical project manager operating at the intersection of compliance, AI governance, and cross-functional delivery
Who this is not for
Entry-level coordinators or specialists focused only on documentation without decision influence
What you walk away with
- Lead consensus on AI governance without formal authority
- Drive vendor evaluation criteria using OECD-aligned benchmarks
- Present technical recommendations with stakeholder-specific reasoning
- Own the narrative in cross-functional AI ethics reviews
- Build reusable position papers that elevate peer regard
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Mapping Influence Zones in AI Governance
Identify where technical project managers can shape outcomes in AI initiatives, from vendor onboarding to architecture reviews.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining influence without authority
- Stakeholder power mapping
- Governance touchpoints by phase
- Recognizing decision windows
- Architecting input timing
- Leveraging Prince2 stage gates
- Aligning with OECD Principle 1
- Tracking cross-functional dependencies
- Anticipating escalation paths
- Building credibility triggers
- Measuring alignment momentum
- Documenting early wins
Module 2. OECD AI Principles as Decision Tools
Transform high-level principles into actionable criteria for technical decisions and vendor assessments.
12 chapters in this module
- Principle 1: Inclusive growth
- Principle 2: Human-centred values
- Principle 3: Transparency
- Principle 4: Robustness
- Principle 5: Safety
- Translating principles to RFPs
- Scoring vendor responses
- Mapping to technical specs
- Building audit trails
- Framing trade-offs clearly
- Preempting compliance rework
- Linking to project controls
Module 3. Stakeholder-Specific Persuasion
Adapt messaging to engineering, legal, security, and executive audiences using shared OECD references.
12 chapters in this module
- Engineer-to-engineer framing
- Legal team risk language
- Security team control mapping
- Finance team ROI anchoring
- Executive summary cadence
- Using precedent examples
- Tailoring depth by role
- Avoiding over-explanation
- Building coalition language
- Creating rebuttal bank
- Timing influence moments
- Measuring buy-in velocity
Module 4. Vendor Evaluation with OECD Backing
Design scoring systems that reflect both technical fit and governance alignment using OECD benchmarks.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining OECD-based criteria
- Weighting ethical dimensions
- Integrating with procurement
- Running bake-off assessments
- Documenting selection logic
- Preempting audit questions
- Building vendor comparison matrices
- Incorporating bias testing
- Scoring model transparency
- Linking to contract terms
- Capturing rationale permanently
- Creating re-evaluation triggers
Module 5. Architecture Review Influence
Contribute effectively to technical design sessions using structured, principle-based reasoning.
12 chapters in this module
- Entering architecture debates
- Framing trade-off discussions
- Linking design to Principle 3
- Asking influence-boosting questions
- Proposing alternatives confidently
- Using precedent examples
- Aligning with data governance
- Mapping to model lifecycle
- Highlighting long-term risks
- Building design playbooks
- Gaining repeat invitations
- Measuring design impact
Module 6. Building Position Papers That Stick
Create authoritative, reusable documents that become reference points in future discussions.
12 chapters in this module
- Starting with a strong claim
- Structuring around OECD pillars
- Adding concrete examples
- Embedding stakeholder views
- Anticipating counterpoints
- Using clear visual models
- Versioning for reuse
- Archiving for searchability
- Indexing by topic
- Linking to decisions
- Scaling across teams
- Measuring adoption rate
Module 7. Running Cross-Functional Ethics Reviews
Lead or shape AI ethics discussions with confidence using agreed-upon OECD benchmarks.
12 chapters in this module
- Calling the meeting effectively
- Setting OECD-based agenda
- Preparing decision packets
- Managing dissent constructively
- Building consensus language
- Documenting outcomes clearly
- Linking to project timeline
- Assigning follow-ups
- Tracking implementation
- Updating based on learnings
- Scaling review cadence
- Measuring reduction in rework
Module 8. Institutionalizing Governance Playbooks
Turn one-off decisions into repeatable practices that survive team changes.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying reusability patterns
- Templating decision logic
- Versioning with clarity
- Storing for discoverability
- Training new members
- Linking to onboarding
- Updating with feedback
- Measuring time saved
- Gaining stakeholder trust
- Reducing decision fatigue
- Scaling across domains
- Documenting lessons learned
Module 9. Navigating High-Stakes Escalations
Respond to urgent governance challenges with structured, principle-backed responses.
12 chapters in this module
- Recognizing escalation triggers
- Assembling response team
- Framing with OECD principles
- Prioritizing actions
- Communicating under pressure
- Documenting decisions quickly
- Preserving long-term position
- Avoiding overcommitment
- Learning from post-mortems
- Updating playbooks
- Measuring crisis resolution
- Building reputation resilience
Module 10. Extending Influence Across Business Lines
Apply governance frameworks beyond immediate projects to shape broader technical direction.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying adjacent projects
- Offering value proactively
- Adapting messaging by domain
- Building cross-team credibility
- Scaling influence gradually
- Hosting knowledge shares
- Creating internal certifications
- Publishing best practices
- Gaining executive notice
- Measuring reach growth
- Sustaining engagement
- Avoiding overextension
Module 11. Measuring and Amplifying Impact
Quantify influence and use results to justify broader participation in strategic discussions.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining success metrics
- Tracking decision participation
- Measuring adoption of playbooks
- Surveying peer perception
- Linking to project velocity
- Calculating rework reduction
- Reporting upward effectively
- Highlighting strategic wins
- Building track record
- Amplifying through storytelling
- Gaining formal recognition
- Scaling measurement system
Module 12. Sustaining Influence Over Time
Maintain relevance and authority as AI governance practices evolve and new stakeholders emerge.
12 chapters in this module
- Updating knowledge regularly
- Tracking regulatory shifts
- Expanding stakeholder network
- Refining messaging
- Adapting to new tools
- Mentoring others
- Contributing to standards
- Publishing insights
- Building external profile
- Balancing depth and breadth
- Preserving energy
- Measuring long-term impact
How this maps to your situation
- When leading a new AI initiative
- Before vendor selection begins
- During architecture review meetings
- After an ethics escalation
Before vs. after
Before
Attends governance discussions as a contributor, often reacting to proposals.
After
Leads alignment, shapes vendor criteria, and sets the tone in technical governance forums using OECD AI Principles.
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 to fit around project delivery cycles.
If nothing changes
Without structured influence, technical project managers risk being sidelined in key AI decisions, leading to misaligned implementations, rework, and missed opportunities to shape responsible innovation.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic AI ethics courses, this program focuses on actionable influence in technical project environments, giving you tools to lead vendor reviews, architecture debates, and cross-functional governance using the OECD AI Principles as a credible anchor.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Senior technical project managers who want to shape AI governance decisions without formal authority.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply OECD AI Principles without regulatory power?
Yes, this course teaches how to use them as persuasive tools in technical and cross-functional discussions.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to fit around project delivery cycles..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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