Free PDF · No signup · UK
Download the PDF. Print it. Bring it to your next leadership-team meeting.
What's inside
- Page 1 — The one-pager. Five sections — Where we are, Where we're going, The path, The risks, The ask. Each section's content is prompted, not pre-written.
- Page 2 — Appendix structure. Six appendix sections covering current state, use case shortlist, risks (top 5), resource requirements, measurement, decision log.
- Page 3 — Notes for the presenter. Four pointers — lead with the ask, bring the inaction risk, name the human owner, anchor on the scorecard band.
Who this is for
UK leadership teams preparing a board paper on AI strategy, investment, or risk. Particularly useful when AI has been an ad-hoc agenda item and a structured decision-making process is now needed.
How to use this
Use Page 1 as the artefact the board reads. Use Page 2 as the working appendix the team builds behind it. Use Page 3 as the brief for whoever is presenting to the board. Tailor every section to your business; the template provides structure, not content.
Frequently asked
Does the board really only want a one-pager?
Yes. The strongest UK board papers on technical strategy are typically one page of substance plus appendices. The one-pager forces clarity. The appendix is for the technically-curious board members who want detail; the rest read Page 1.
Should the readiness score be on Page 1?
Yes. A specific score (Early / Emerging / Operational / Mature) anchors the conversation in evidence. Without it, AI conversations skew toward opinion.
Who should present this to the board?
Typically the senior owner of the AI programme — CTO, COO, or Head of Risk depending on framing. The presenter should be the named accountable human, not a consultant.
How long should the presentation take?
Aim for 10–15 minutes for the formal presentation, with 30+ minutes for discussion. The discussion is where the decisions land.
Can we use this for client procurement responses?
Yes — the structure also works for client procurement due diligence questions on AI. Same content, different audience.
Related Arx Certa services
If the gaps this resource surfaces for your business need outside help to close:
- AI services — implementation reviews, AI policy work, vendor due diligence, and pilot scoping.
- Cybersecurity — security overlay for AI use, UK GDPR / NCSC alignment, vendor risk assessment.
- Database — data foundations work AI projects depend on.
- Infrastructure — cloud, identity, network and integration foundations.
Score your AI readiness in 4 minutes
The Arx Certa AI Readiness Scorecard quantifies the foundations this resource describes — across governance, data, infrastructure, security and use case. Free, 12 questions, personalised report.
Get your AI readiness score →