Pro Tips

Start focused: Assess AI tools touching beneficiary data first

Be honest: Optimistic ratings help nobody, be truthful in your assessments

Think mission-first: How could AI failure impact your beneficiaries?

Consider context: Limited IT resources affect likelihood ratings

Update regularly: Controls improve, AI risks change

Share visually: Board members may in some instances respond better to heat maps better than spreadsheets

Track progress: Celebrate when red dots turn yellow

Your First Session

Right now:

  1. Open the AI Risk Heatmap
  2. Add 3 risks (10 minutes max)
  3. Screenshot your Heatmap
  4. Share with one colleague
  5. Pick the reddest dot
  6. Implement one mitigation this week together