AI Governance & ISO/IEC 42001

Responsible AI governance is essential. Realising business value is the goal.

Artificial intelligence is transforming how organisations operate, compete and create value. As AI adoption accelerates, organisations need confidence that it is being implemented responsibly, governed effectively and delivering measurable outcomes.

The Klease Method™ is an enterprise transformation methodology that provides leaders and organisations with a practical framework and governance methodology to move beyond AI experimentation and realise measurable value from AI.

The governance methodology within The Klease Method has been developed with reference to governance concepts reflected in ISO/IEC 42001. The broader methodology extends beyond governance to address the organisational, leadership and capability factors that influence successful AI adoption and value realisation.

What is ISO/IEC 42001?

ISO/IEC 42001 is the world's first international management system standard for artificial intelligence. It specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS).

The standard provides organisations with a structured framework for governing the development, deployment and use of AI. It helps organisations define accountability, manage AI-related risks, establish appropriate controls, and support the responsible use of AI.

As organisations increasingly integrate AI into products, services and operations, ISO/IEC 42001 provides an internationally recognised approach to managing AI consistently, transparently and responsibly while balancing innovation with governance.

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How The Klease Method aligns with ISO/IEC 42001

ISO/IEC 42001 provides organisations with a framework for establishing effective AI governance through an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS).

The Klease Method is not an ISO/IEC 42001 certification, audit or compliance framework.

Instead, it is an enterprise transformation methodology that provides leaders and organisations with a practical framework and governance methodology for embedding many of the organisational capabilities that underpin effective AI governance including:

  • Strategic alignment between AI initiatives and organisational objectives

  • Executive governance, accountability and informed decision-making

  • Responsible, ethical and human-centred AI practices

  • Data readiness and information governance

  • Workforce capability and organisational readiness

  • Work and operating model redesign

  • Risk management, assurance and human oversight

  • Change leadership and adoption

  • Benefits measurement, value realisation and continual improvement

The governance methodology within The Klease Method has been developed with reference to the concepts and governance practices reflected in ISO/IEC 42001, while the broader enterprise transformation methodology helps organisations integrate governance with strategy, leadership, organisational capability and value realisation.