About
Digital Risk and Innovation LAB
A specialized research and development lab focused on building the digital leadership, AI competency, and innovation capability of Thailand’s public sector organizations and their executives.
“Equipping public sector leaders with the digital intelligence, risk awareness, and innovation capacity to serve citizens in an AI-enabled world.”
— DriLab Mission Statement
Our Focus Areas
Three Pillars of DriLab
CIO Competency
Building executive-level digital leadership capability
The CIO competency framework addresses the full spectrum of capability required for senior digital leaders in public sector organizations — from strategic vision setting to AI governance and technology risk management.
- AI Strategy Development & Governance
- Digital Transformation Leadership
- Technology Risk & Cybersecurity Awareness
- Data Governance & Privacy
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Innovation Management & Culture
- Vendor & Partner Management
- Budget & Resource Planning for Technology
10 CIO Knowledge Areas
The reference spine of the DriLab curriculum
DriLab’s curriculum is anchored on the Top 10 CIO Knowledge Areas, organised into three pillars. Each area maps directly to scorecard statements, courseware modules, and a personalised development action plan.
Digital Strategy
Digital Operation
Digital Innovation
Skills Framework
Practical competencies for the digital workforce
The DriLab skills framework maps practical capabilities across four proficiency levels, from foundational digital literacy to strategic AI leadership — providing a clear development pathway for every public sector role.
Foundation
Digital literacy, AI awareness, data basics
Applied
AI tools, data analysis, digital workflow
Advanced
AI implementation, project management, analytics
Strategic
AI governance, strategy, change leadership
Infrastructure
Knowledge Systems
DriLab operates a curated knowledge infrastructure combining structured courseware, AI-powered search, and a continuously updated repository of digital government and AI implementation resources.
Courseware Library
Curated modules for every DriLab program
AI-Powered Search
RAG-based knowledge retrieval across all content
Tool Templates
Ready-to-use frameworks and working documents
Case Studies
Real-world public sector implementation examples
Assessment Tool
Digital Leadership Scorecard
The DriLab Digital Leadership Scorecard provides a structured, evidence-based evaluation of an individual’s digital leadership readiness across six critical dimensions — from strategic vision to AI governance to outcomes management.
The scorecard generates a personalized profile report with targeted development recommendations, forming the starting point for a customized DriLab learning pathway.
Vision & Strategy
AI Adoption Profile
Maturity Assessment
People & Culture
Governance & Risk
Outcomes & Impact
Start Your Digital Leadership Journey
Explore DriLab programs, complete your Digital Leadership Scorecard, and build the competencies that public sector leadership demands.