4. Operational Management Tools

4.1 Life Cycle, Risks, and Controls Matrix

A key tool involves creating a matrix that cross-references the life cycle phases, risk categories, and controls listed in Annex A of ISO/IEC 42001. This matrix serves as a basis for multidisciplinary workshops, for prioritizing detailed analyses, and for developing dashboards. The table at 2 presents a summary version, identifying for each phase the main risks, associated impacts, and applicable controls. This approach is inspired by feedback from the first certified organizations, which emphasize the importance of a cross-functional view of AI risks