How it works
How The Trestano Methodology™ Works
This is the Trestano 7-Step Methodology™ as we deliver it: six working steps, with Attributable Authority™ built into Architect. They take you from a first, honest look at your AI use to certification readiness — each one with clear outputs you can show to your board, your customers or an auditor.
Assess
Assess organisational readiness, governance maturity and AI visibility.
Outputs
- Diagnostic
- Readiness Score
- Governance Score
- Gap Analysis
Architect
Design governance structures, ownership models and accountability frameworks.
Outputs
- Governance Architecture
- Decision Rights
- Attributable Authority™
- Evidence Requirements
Govern at Execution
Validate that AI systems operate within approved authority and boundaries.
Outputs
- Authority Validity Checks
- Execution Boundary Checks
- Conditional Delegation Rules
Operate
Embed governance into day-to-day AI operations.
Outputs
- Monitoring
- Escalation
- Incident Management
- Governance Operations™
Assure
Monitor effectiveness and continuously improve governance.
Outputs
- Assurance Reviews
- Risk Monitoring
- Governance Dashboards
Certify
Prepare for ISO 42001 and future regulatory expectations.
Outputs
- Evidence Packs
- Gap Assessments
- Certification Roadmaps
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From chat assistants and automation tools to CV screening and customer support.
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Built for UK SMEs across recruitment, legal, retail, healthcare, financial and professional services — built in the UK, in line with ICO guidance and the EU AI Act.
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The Trestano AI Governance & Readiness Diagnostic™ measures where you stand across five dimensions — and gives you a prioritised plan for what to do next.
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