In both the private and public sectors, AI is becoming a key part of how organisations and entities operate, innovate and deliver value. With its every-increasing impact, we need to approach AI with clarity, structure and responsibility. That’s why Digitaal Vlaanderen, the agency for digital transformation of the Flemish Government, developed the AI Playbook: a practical guide to help organisations embed AI effectively and ethically.
The AI Playbook is now being shared with Beltug members, who can download it here (Dutch only).
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AI development and adoption are moving fast, with the technology popping up in more and more tools and services. While this creates opportunities, it also raises questions: Where do we start? How do we avoid the hype and focus on real value? The AI Playbook aims to offers a hands-on framework for a structured, thoughtful approach. While it was developed for the public sector in Flanders, it can also be useful for other organisations looking to integrate AI in a way that aligns with their strategy, governance and way of working.
The Playbook is built around five core pillars:
It also includes tailored roadmaps including key activities, practical examples and progress checklists based on the organisation’s current AI maturity, with three profiles:
The AI Playbook is a flexible toolbox, rather than a fixed instruction manual. You can use it to map out your organisation’s position, set priorities, and take concrete next steps at your own pace. To help you get off to a start in a structured way, the AI Playbook outlines a four-step approach:
Step 1: Explore the Playbook: Get to know the five key pillars and the phases of AI adoption. The ‘Introductie tot het AI Playbook’ gives a quick orientation and highlights what to consider, before you dive into the AI Playbook itself. Both are downloadable here. https://www.vlaanderen.be/digitaal-vlaanderen/onze-diensten-en-platformen/ai-expertisecentrum/het-ai-playbook#downloadsectie
Step 2: Identify your organisation profile: AI Scout, AI Pilot or AI Expert. A short self-assessment helps you quickly find your starting point.
Step 3: Get to work: with the AI Playbook’s detailed activities, templates and real-life examples. The content is organised to guide you through practical actions across all five pillars, based on your profile.
Step 4: Join the community: You can sign up for the interest list and connect with others working on AI across the public sector.
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The Beltug Team