How to Adopt AI Safely — and Sleep Better Knowing You’re Ready
Use this boardroom-ready AI checklist to:
Evaluate your organization’s AI readiness
Identify safe, high-impact use cases (no “shadow AI”)
Build a compliance-safe implementation plan
“This simple framework gave our leadership team a clear view of what we were missing — and how to fix it fast.”
— CEO, Clinical Psychology Practice
Why Leaders Choose This Checklist
If you’ve been asking “Where do we even start with AI?”, this free 10-minute checklist gives you structure, language, and direction.
Most organizations already use AI — but without oversight. That’s risky.
This guide helps you quickly:
Audit current AI use (including “shadow AI”)
Prioritize safe, high-ROI opportunities
Strengthen governance and privacy practices
You’ll Gain
Clarity on where AI adds value or risk
A step-by-step 90-day readiness plan
Stakeholder trust through transparency
Confidence to move from uncertainty → action
Everything you need to turn AI confusion into boardroom confidence.
Developed by Kate Ginnivan, Corporate AI Integration Strategist & Board Adviser, this practical checklist helps directors and executives:
✅ See where AI already influences daily operations
✅ Understand key risks and quick wins
✅ Build confidence without technical overwhelm
✅ Align innovation with purpose, ethics, and people
This isn’t another AI trend download — it’s a governance-grade self-assessment tool for leaders who value integrity and clarity.
“We used Kate’s AI Readiness Checklist as our starting point for an internal audit.
Within a week, we had visibility, priorities, and peace of mind.”
— Director of Clinical Operations
Here’s What You’ll Cover
⚡️ Clarity Audit: Find every AI touchpoint across your organization.
⚡️ Speed Lens: Spot fast-ROI automations.
⚡️ Trust Checkpoint: Check data ethics & compliance.
⚡️ Governance Map: Draft policies & training your board can approve.
⚡️ Readiness Score: Get your AI Maturity Score and action plan.
🕐 Takes 10 minutes to complete — instant download, no signup friction.
Your First Step Toward Responsible AI Adoption
Before you invest in tools or consultants, start with clarity.
This checklist gives your leadership team the shared language to discuss AI with confidence and credibility.
You’ll finish the week knowing:
Where AI fits in your operations
Which use cases are safe to pilot
How to talk about AI with boards, clients, and regulators
Built on Silver Penned’s Shield Model — Clarity | Speed | Trust.
A 3-part self-assessment for boards, SMEs, and leadership teams who want to adopt AI safely, strategically, and without compliance risk.