The Governed Autonomy Stack

The slide 'The Governed Autonomy Stack' visualizes the essential layers of governance required for successful AI agent deployment in organizations. It introduces a structured, end-to-end model that connects foundational data infrastructure and identity layers up through assurance, oversight, and value realization. Each layer in the stack is explained in terms of its governance role, ensuring that autonomy is balanced with accountability and control. The framework helps clarify how to structure governance responsibilities, assign ownership, and maintain consistency across the enterprise, serving as a practical reference for building scalable, trustworthy agentic AI systems that deliver measurable business value.