The Bouddi Governance Method
Six phases. Six maturity domains. One certification pathway.
The Bouddi Governance Method is the engagement methodology behind every governance
deliverable. Phases sequence the work; D1–D6 maturity domains measure where you are and where
you need to be. The full methodology - phases, deliverables per phase, named audiences and the
bridge to the Strategy practice - lives at The Bouddi Governance Method.
Phase 01
Scope & Inventory
4–8 weeks
In-scope sub-domains, AI inventory, scoping decisions and rationale, MSP assessment.
Phase 02
Diagnose
6–10 weeks
D1–D6 maturity baseline, Annex A gap analysis, regulatory gap, board-ready findings pack.
Phase 03
Design
8–12 weeks
AI strategy, risk framework, target operating model, 12-month roadmap, investment case.
Phase 04
Build
6–10 weeks
Policy stack, 38 Annex A controls, registers, templates, evidence library.
Phase 05
Embed
4–6 weeks
Operating cadence, board and committee reporting, capability uplift, BAU integration.
Phase 06
Assure
4–8 weeks
Internal audit programme, Statement of Applicability, external assurance readiness.
D1–D6 Maturity Domains
Each domain is scored 1 (Unaware) to 5 (Leading). Movement across domains drives the roadmap.
D1
Strategy & Ethics
AI strategy and ambition, responsible AI principles, board-level oversight, AI risk appetite, stakeholder engagement.
D2
Governance & Controls
AI policy framework, decision rights and accountability, three-lines model, AI risk taxonomy, committee structure.
D3
People & Skills
AI literacy across the workforce, specialist AI and AI-risk roles, training pathways, culture, performance management.
D4
Process & Lifecycle
AI use-case intake, model lifecycle, change management, third-party and vendor AI risk, incident response.
D5
Technology & Data
Data quality and lineage, MLOps platform, security of AI systems, monitoring (drift, performance, fairness), explainability.
D6
Assurance & Regulatory
Internal audit, external assurance readiness, regulatory engagement, compliance with binding and voluntary standards, public disclosure.
Want to see what these deliverables actually look like?
Sample artefacts - D1–D6 maturity baseline, Annex A gap analysis, 12-month roadmap, AI contract clauses - are available in our prospect portal.
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