AI Rebooted CEO launches AI governance playbook for HR leaders

Michelle Strasburger, founder and CEO of AI Rebooted, has released a new book arguing that AI is the biggest workforce change of the era and that HR should lead governance. The book, out this week, gives leaders a practical framework for finding shadow AI use, setting policy and building safeguards.

Why it matters: - AI is already being used inside organizations without formal approval, creating risk for employers, workers and compliance teams. - Strasburger argues HR is best positioned to lead AI governance because the function already handles major workplace change. - The book is aimed at turning AI adoption from an unmanaged employee behavior into a structured business process.

What happened: - Michelle Strasburger, founder and CEO of AI Rebooted, launched AI is the Orchestra Be the Conductor, a book focused on AI governance and workplace leadership. - The book was published on October 7, 2026, by North Country Publishing. - Strasburger celebrated the launch at an AI Rebels event on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Eastern. - The recording is available on the AI Rebel’s YouTube page as the launch recording. - The book will be available on Amazon this week.

The details: - The book argues that AI is not just a technology project, but the biggest workforce change of the era. - Strasburger says leaders often believe AI adoption is controlled while employees quietly use tools that nobody approved. - The book centers on people, not technology, and focuses on protecting workers, preparing teams and helping people work alongside AI. - Strasburger draws on more than two decades of leading organizations through transformation. - Readers are guided from identifying how AI is already being used to building a governance program that works inside daily operations. - The book says readers will learn how to build an AI governance framework that aligns with strategy. - The book says readers will learn how to find out how AI is really being used inside the organization. - The book says readers will learn how to build a governance team spanning HR, IT, Legal and the business. - The book says readers will learn how to sort AI use cases by risk and decide what to tackle first. - The book says readers will learn how to write policies people will follow and train people to use AI with confidence. - The book says readers will learn how to put safeguards in place and keep governance running day to day. - Book details list the title as AI is the Orchestra. Be the Conductor. - The author is Michelle Strasburger. - The paperback price is $19.99. - The Kindle eBook price is $9.99. - The ISBN is 978-0-99-702549-1. - The Amazon listing is available here. - More information about the book is available on the company site. - AI Rebels, formerly HR Rebels, was founded by Strasburger in 2016 and now welcomes professionals from every field. - Community details are available on the AI Rebooted site.

Between the lines: - The launch reflects a broader push to move AI oversight out of IT alone and into HR, Legal and business operations. - By framing AI as a people issue, Strasburger is positioning governance as a workplace leadership challenge, not just a software rollout. - AI Rebooted’s name change in September 2026 signals a sharper focus on AI governance beyond HR.

What's next: - The book’s Amazon release this week will expand access to leaders looking for a step-by-step governance model. - AI Rebooted says it will continue promoting its Governance 1st™ framework for responsible AI use. - Strasburger’s AI Rebels community is set up as an ongoing forum for professionals adapting to AI in the workplace.

The bottom line: - Strasburger is making the case that AI governance should be run like any other core workplace function, with HR helping lead the shift.