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Building Board AI Acumen: A Practical Approach for CIO/Board Conversations on AI

Publisher IDC
Published Apr 03, 2025
Length 17 Pages
SKU # IDC19899500

Description

This IDC Perspective introduces a three-tier approach for AI board engagement with a practical AI discussion framework designed to streamline the flow of information between board members and technology professionals. In today's fast-paced AI adoption, CIOs encounter significant barriers while striving to engage board members in meaningful conversations about AI. With nearly unanimous support for AI initiatives among CEOs, the disconnect remains pronounced within corporate boards — underscoring the need for systematic education about AI's implications on business and governance. "By taking a structured approach to their communications, CIOs can empower board discussions that align technology investments with overarching business objectives," says Serge Findling, adjunct research advisor with IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP).

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17 Pages

Executive Snapshot

Situation Overview

The Boardroom Reality Check

Why CIO/Board Alignment on AI Matters

The Board's Role in AI Oversight

Strategic Oversight

Risks and Ethics

Value-Driven Governance and Learning

What Is Responsible AI Governance?

How Are AI Responsibilities Distributed Between the Board, Corporate Management, and the CIO?

Three-Tier Approach for AI Board Engagement

Aligning Strategy with AI Governance

Evolving the AI Board Conversation

What's Different?

What Doesn't Change?

Preparing for Discussions with the Board

Best Practices for Effective CIO/Board Communication

Advice for the Technology Buyer

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