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Building Director Fluency for Effective AI Governance
Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is redefining one of board's most familiar principles: “noses in, fingers out.” While the traditional model of oversight remains sound, the unprecedented speed and scope of genAI’s impact demand a more hands-on approach.
This article examines the preparedness gap many boards face in overseeing AI, where interest is high but confidence and competence lag. It offers a practical framework for directors to build fluency through progressive, personal use of AI—as a search engine, a thought partner, and a virtual collaborator.
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Tony Zolla, NACD.DC®, is a technology and transformation executive who has led digital, product, and enterprise reinvention across public and private companies ranging from middle-market to multibillion-dollar enterprises. A former chief technology officer, chief product officer, and global capability-building leader, he now advises boards on AI governance, digital strategy, and building adaptive, future-ready organizations.
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