AI Governance Templates &
Executive Toolkits

Practical, evidence-based resources for organisations governing AI,
Microsoft Copilot and enterprise AI adoption.
From discovery to compliance.
Category 13 templates
01
AI Discovery & Inventory
3 templates
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AI System Register
Central record of AI systems, models, tools, agents and automated decision-making use cases across the organisation.
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AI Use-Case Intake Form
Structured questionnaire for employees and teams proposing new AI tools, Copilot extensions, agents or automation use cases.
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Shadow AI Discovery Checklist
Identify unsanctioned or undocumented AI use within departments — from public GenAI tools to browser extensions and personal accounts.
02
Governance & Accountability
3 templates
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AI Governance RACI Matrix
Define Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed roles across 16 activities and 16 governance functions throughout the AI lifecycle.
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AI Governance Operating Model Canvas
One-page executive tool mapping governance objectives, decision rights, committees, policies, processes, controls, evidence and assurance.
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AI Decision & Approval Log
Record governance decisions and demonstrate why an AI system was approved, rejected, conditionally approved or escalated.
03
Policies & Acceptable Use
1 template
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Generative AI User Checklist
One-page checklist for employees before entering information into ChatGPT, Copilot or any generative AI tool. Keep at your desk.
04
Vendor & Procurement Governance
1 template
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AI Procurement Review Checklist
Shorter checklist for procurement professionals to review before signing an AI contract. Covers governance, vendor assessment, data, technical and contract items.
05
Microsoft Copilot & M365 Governance Key Differentiator
1 template
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Copilot Use-Case Assessment
Evaluate proposed Copilot use cases before adoption. Covers business problem, affected users, data involved, oversharing risk and compliance.
06
AI Literacy & Training Evidence
2 templates
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AI Training Register
Record employee training completion: role, department, AI exposure, required training, completion date, assessment result, refresher date and evidence links.
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Role-Based AI Literacy Matrix
Map training requirements to organisational roles. Identify who needs what training and demonstrate compliance with AI literacy obligations.
07
Monitoring, Incidents & Assurance
2 templates
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AI Incident Report Form
Capture AI incidents: system involved, incident type, affected persons, business impact, containment, root cause, supplier involvement and corrective actions.
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AI Governance Evidence Checklist
Prepare an evidence repository or audit pack covering governance structure, policies, inventory, risk assessments, vendor reviews, training records and incidents.
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