Most SMBs don’t need enterprise AI governance. They need a practical framework that works in the real world.

AI governance is quickly becoming an HR responsibility, whether organizations are ready for it or not. Employees are already using AI tools, and workplace decisions are already being influenced by AI-generated content.

What many SMB HR teams really need is not a complex enterprise governance framework. They need practical guidance they can implement with the resources they already have.

What You Will Learn:

• The four governance basics every SMB HR team should have in place before scaling AI use, and how to build them without adding headcount or complexity
• How to create an AI use policy employees can understand, follow, and trust
• How to monitor AI use without creating a compliance burden your team cannot sustain
• How to handle AI errors, bias incidents, and employee complaints when there is no established playbook and no legal team available for escalation
• How to build employee trust and accountability around AI through transparency and communication

Why This Matters Now

AI adoption is moving faster than many small businesses can establish the policies, practices, and accountability needed to govern it responsibly. As a result, the gap between organizational expectations and how AI is being used continues to widen.

The question is no longer whether AI will become part of everyday work. It is whether organizations will provide the guidance employees need to use it responsibly. Those that establish clear foundations now will be better positioned to reduce risk, build trust, and support responsible innovation as AI adoption continues to grow.

Your Presenter

Michelle Coussens, CEO & Business Strategist, Plan B Consulting Services LLC

Michelle is a frequently sought-after speaker and business strategist who works with organizations of all sizes on talent management, business strategy, and operational effectiveness. She brings direct experience across corporate, consulting, education, and nonprofit environments, and is known for translating complex workplace challenges into practical, immediately applicable guidance. Her sessions consistently earn top participant ratings for a simple reason: she makes things work in the real world, not just on paper.

Who Should Attend

• HR leaders and generalists at small and medium-sized businesses who are responsible for AI policy without dedicated legal or compliance support
• Business owners and operators who are expanding AI use across their workforce and want a governance framework before something goes wrong
• People operations professionals looking to build transparency and accountability into AI adoption without adding administrative burden
• HR business partners who need to handle AI-related employee concerns or complaints, but are unsure how to establish a clear, defensible process
• Anyone who knows their organization needs an AI governance plan, but is unsure where to start

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