AI Discovery Questionnaire

Uncover how your teams are already using AI at work

Many organisations are surprised to find that their employees are already using AI tools informally and without guidance.

This questionnaire is designed to help you start the conversation, build awareness, and lay the groundwork for responsible AI implementation. It’s based on principles from ISO/IEC 42001, the emerging standard for AI management systems.

How to Use This Questionnaire

Copy and paste the questions below into:

  • A team meeting slide deck
  • A Microsoft Forms or Google Form survey
  • An internal email or intranet post
  • A 1-on-1 conversation guide

You’re free to reuse or adapt these questions with credit. If you’d like a co-branded or editable version, please contact me.

How This Questionnaire Aligns with ISO/IEC 42001

This discovery questionnaire is structured to align with the foundational principles of ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for AI management systems. Each section supports key ISO 42001 domains:

  • Awareness & Usage questions help understand the current context of the organisation (Clause 4), essential for defining the scope of an AI management system.
  • Value & Concerns questions provide insight for risk and opportunity assessment (Clause 6.1) and guide early operational planning.
  • Support & Enablement questions align with competence (Clause 7.2), awareness (7.3), and communication (7.4) requirements, revealing gaps in training, policy understanding, and cultural readiness.

By asking these questions early, organisations can build a clearer picture of their current AI landscape, inform responsible implementation, and prepare for ISO 42001-aligned governance.

Survey Questions

Section 1: Awareness & Usage

1. Have you used any AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, GrammarlyGO, Notion AI, Copilot) in your work tasks over the past 6 months?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Sure

2. If yes, which tools have you used, and for what tasks?
e.g., drafting emails, writing code, summarising documents

3. Did you start using these tools on your own, or were they introduced/supported by someone else in the company?

  • On my own
  • Introduced by a colleague or manager
  • Provided or recommended by the organisation

 

Section 2: Value & Concerns

4. What have you found most helpful or effective about using AI tools at work?
e.g., saving time, improving quality, creative help

5. Have you encountered any issues or concerns when using AI tools?
e.g., data privacy, incorrect responses, uncertainty about policies

6. Are there specific tasks or workflows where you think AI could be useful, but you haven’t tried it yet?
Optional free-text response

 

Section 3: Support & Enablement

7. Do you feel confident in knowing when and how to use AI tools responsibly at work?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Somewhat

8. What kind of support would help you feel more confident using AI in your role?

  • Clear policies or guidelines
  • Team discussions or training
  • Access to approved tools
  • Expert advice or office hours
  • Other: __

9. Would you be open to participating in an AI enablement program or workshop?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Maybe – I’d like to learn more

Section 4 : Awareness & Training

10. Have you completed any training related to AI (either self-directed or provided by the organisation)?

  • Yes – provided by the organisation
  • Yes – self-directed (e.g., online courses, YouTube, articles)
  • No

11. Are you aware of any organisational policy or guidelines about the use of AI tools at work?

  • Yes – I’ve read it
  • Yes – I’ve heard of it, but haven’t read it
  • No – I don’t think one exists
  • Not Sure

Need Help?

If you’re unsure how to interpret your team’s responses, or you want guidance on turning insights into a clear AI policy or roadmap, I’m happy to help.

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