BEHAVIORAL GOVERNANCE · DECISION RIGHTS
Structured self-assessment artifact · Decision Rights dimension · Original — Gibbons 2026 · v0.1
Who can say yes to AI in your organization?
Map it in 5 minutes.
Eight questions about AI decision authority. The output is a structured Decision Rights Map — showing who has authority over what, your Decision Velocity score, and your Shadow AI Risk rating. If the approval path takes longer than a sprint cycle, people will build in the dark.
Who can approve a new AI pilot?
Who can move an AI tool from pilot to production?
Who can shut down an AI system that's producing bad outputs?
How long does it typically take to get approval for a new AI tool?
This drives your Decision Velocity score and Shadow AI Risk rating.
What happens when someone starts using an AI tool without formal approval?
Who is accountable if an AI system causes harm — reputational, financial, or ethical?
Be specific. Name a role or person, not a department.
Is there a single person or role responsible for AI governance across the organization?
How often are AI decision authorities reviewed and updated?
WHAT NEXT?