Call to Action

Governance requires action. In fact, governance is action, equivalent to the sum of the behaviors that guide relationships between and among corporations and their constitute parts. While governance can sometimes be viewed as formal rules and procedures, there are things you as CIO can do tomorrow to shape your board's view of IT governance. Some ideas for how to proceed follow:

  • Suggest a discussion on governance be placed on the board agenda to gain concurrence on your board's thinking on the matter.

  • Have the wider definition of governance broadcast throughout the corporation.

  • Suggest that the wider definition of governance filter out to key customers and suppliers.

  • Arrange joint IT–company management discussions on vital business ...

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