LESSON 3
Know Your AI Policy
The five things every professional should know from their company's AI policy — and what most policies don't address.
THE FIVE QUESTIONS
What to Find in Your AI Policy
Few policies address the knowledge capture issue — that's your opportunity. Being compliant AND strategic is not a contradiction.
- 1. Data retention: How long are your AI interactions stored?
- 2. Approved tools: Which AI tools are sanctioned for work use?
- 3. Data classification: What can/cannot go into AI tools?
- 4. Monitoring: Is your AI usage tracked or analyzed?
- 5. IP ownership: Who owns the prompts and workflows you create?
THE VISIBILITY PARADOX
Be the AI Strategist, Not the Observer
Three types of AI users are emerging. AI observers miss opportunities. AI enthusiasts use AI but don't build a unique edge. AI strategists accelerate their careers.
- AI Observer: Still watching from the sidelines, missing early-mover advantage
- AI Enthusiast: Using AI broadly but not building a unique, defensible edge
- AI Strategist: Uses boldly + knows boundaries = career accelerator
