Today’s boards contend with a landscape where change is the only constant.
Digital transformation, rising geopolitical tensions and climate imperatives, necessitate a revolution in governance mandates that is unprecedented in both scope and complexity. Boards now need to be flexible, agile and react to unknown conditions.
Artificial Intellgence (AI) can help revolutionise boardrooms in today’s rapidly transforming business landscape.
Are You and Your Board Ready?
Use the checklist below to reflect on your board’s preparedness for AI adoption and governance:
- Are you aware of the evolving regulatory landscape impacting the use of Artificial Intelligence?
- Are you clear on your role in governing your company or board’s adoption and application of Artificial Intelligence?
- Are you equipped to shape a governance framework that will guide your company’s adoption and utilisation of Artificial Intelligence?
- Do you have a baseline understanding of what Artificial Intelligence is and its potential use cases for your company or board?
A Call for Leadership in Governance
My extensive experience at the forefront of technological advancements over the past fifteen years, coupled with the current era of Artificial Intelligence, underscores the critical need for boards to be well-prepared. It is imperative for them to embrace the challenges and opportunities that AI presents, establish robust governance frameworks, and lead their organisations with agility and resilience.
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About the author
Otilia Phiri
CMBD, Programme Faculty
Otilia is a Principal Corporate Counsel at Microsoft, where she leads commercial legal support for the African region and advises on the evolving technology regulatory landscape. With over 15 years of legal experience across the Middle East and Africa, she has held roles at Nakheel, Samsung C&T, and Nokia. Otilia holds an LLB from the University of Cape Town and a postgraduate diploma in Project Management. She is passionate about community engagement and is active in industry associations such as Lawyers in Technology and Smart Africa.
