{"id":5026,"date":"2025-10-10T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/track.com.tr\/?p=5026"},"modified":"2025-09-11T15:16:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T12:16:25","slug":"bt-yonetisimi-btg-nedir-ve-neden-onemlidir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/track.com.tr\/en\/bt-yonetisimi-btg-nedir-ve-neden-onemlidir\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT IS IT GOVERNANCE (ITG) AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-916e91390a6c1246eea23dee4dff87e1\"><strong><strong>What is IT Governance?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fe7af96894654ae8d194fcd917c30730 wp-block-paragraph\">IT governance (ITG) is the process of managing and controlling key IT capability decisions to improve IT management, ensure compliance, and increase value from IT technology investments. IT governance centers around making sure the organization knows what impact IT decisions have on business value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c7226921a9ee91f478e62c55b48cae16 wp-block-paragraph\">For many organizations, IT is only the means, not the end in itself. Businesses thrive on creating value and that\u2019s no different when it comes to their IT investments. Everyone has a \u2018stake\u2019 in the organization and would want to benefit from it. And these aren\u2019t just your usual stakeholders like a board of directors or business executives, either; they\u2019re also your employees, customers, vendors, and partners. IT governance therefore not only ensures value is maximized from IT-related decisions but also works to maintain the trust of these key stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bd96e5fab85cfcacd5020531e1cc2708 wp-block-paragraph\">A proper IT governance structure would enable organizations to use IT in an efficient, safe, and compliant way that will bring the most benefit to the business. Careful planning and effective execution through the use of policies, established frameworks, and tested best practices can help guarantee IT activities are aligned with business goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e15e0d9c6dc7d924cf990a91aa84241\"><strong><strong>The history of IT governance<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b6a5bfc8b52fd1c4670da91ae7314a96 wp-block-paragraph\">IT governance\u2019s formal history began in 1993 as a subset of corporate governance. It links IT management with an organization\u2019s strategic priorities and goals, emphasizing IT accountability and value creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b7ce32f234a54f12723afcdecb714cfe\"><strong><strong>What is corporate governance?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c228c7b9676183d8f7afd5d15df709cc wp-block-paragraph\">Corporate governance is the process of managing and handling the way businesses are run to promote transparency and accountability in how organizations operate. This was in response to some high-profile corporate fraud and deception that occurred in the 1990s, prompting several countries to establish regulations for corporate governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b4545945e192ff2e66850bdc24eda1f0 wp-block-paragraph\">These were just a few of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-288c5098d1ca5d8aaf0ce7f4cee35ab0\">Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (USA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-01d8c7916d1a6f124f1c17d21520c6eb\">Cadbury Report (UK)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-07e536bfb3ce4396a1d240122da5b94d\">King Report (South Africa)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27d18851c50862aa148b80de535d3c0b wp-block-paragraph\">As governing bodies worked to improve corporate governance, they realized the importance of IT as a tool that can help propel corporate governance efforts but also as a value creator that will need to be strongly governed itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e350732ba529abe4b11c9cefa23308db wp-block-paragraph\">This led to the creation of the AS8015 Corporate Governance of&nbsp;ICT, which was published in Australia in 2005. It was then used to fast-track ISO\/IEC 38500, the international standard for IT governance published by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/home.html\">International Organization for Standardization<\/a>&nbsp;(ISO) and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iec.ch\/homepage\">International Electrotechnical Commission<\/a>&nbsp;(IEC). These publications were marked as a milestone in ensuring organizations understand their legal, regulatory, and ethical duties in how they use IT for their business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3784e4fed738a94fc33404a0bbd06734\"><strong><strong>Why IT governance is important<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d35d3b0a12f0e3940d696f11132481f7 wp-block-paragraph\">Almost every aspect of a business relies on IT in one way or another, so IT activities are impossible to ignore or leave unchecked. And the fact that it falls under overall corporate governance further means organizations shouldn\u2019t take IT governance lightly. Here\u2019s a quick summary of five reasons why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a3b81acf16791c1cefe4a534f5de930c\"><strong><strong>Ensures regulatory compliance<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1e2d0885d2b2cd9b38e5a2b2c322cbda wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned previously, organizations must follow set standards to promote transparency, fairness, and accountability in their business. Not keeping an eye on your IT activities can easily land a company in hot waters. Having an IT governance process in place means that you can maintain good practices within the organization and are in compliance with key regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5b19a5e9416a60b0fa540d79b56a2353\"><strong><strong>Gains competitive advantage<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5861444d242a076f030e32c4acab0adc wp-block-paragraph\">You can increase the value gained from your IT investments with the right IT governance strategy. An effective structure enables you to draw out the most potential from your IT capabilities, removing bottlenecks and putting you ahead of your competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b31ebc118b6b3f07ff2b11e7c52ccf8c\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b38a02af04deda129154a64998df7752\"><strong><strong>Supports business goals<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ac98a46ed09bc9928127aec90472dfe6 wp-block-paragraph\">It can be all too easy for the interests of organizations and those managing their IT infrastructure to be at odds with each other. IT governance forces your IT management to be aligned with your business goals, in so doing you can drive the best positive results that matter to your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f473b9833dbea2f8870f9a2f36d9d91a\"><strong><strong>Encourages growth and innovation<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6a0571f5541856c448128fd50e280443 wp-block-paragraph\">Failing to implement IT governance processes can also stunt an organization\u2019s growth and ability to innovate. Unmonitored costs or inefficient communication channels not only mean compliance issues but also make it harder to determine the value and thus find opportunities to improve value creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-83b6f244bdc7e70f44f6917d31cb19e4\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cec72c926ac8e40634e627ac858e033c\"><strong><strong>Reduces risks<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-48e118cdda1058d44a2c9bbb5352c215 wp-block-paragraph\">Cyber threats are a constant and ever-increasing challenge for all businesses, stressing the importance of implementing IT governance processes. Following a strict structure and set procedures can help everyone stay informed of the dangers involved in IT initiatives, mitigate these everyday risks, and provide a safe way of using IT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f0ec745ac9398475a8006b9a01b346a6\"><strong><strong>Benefits of IT governance<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8bfe0c950510bf411de8b16302d31fde wp-block-paragraph\">Maintaining compliance is a given benefit of IT governance, not because it\u2019s a nice-to-have but rather a mandatory practice that organizations must fulfill. But regardless of which industry you\u2019re in, you can experience a multitude of other benefits from effective IT governance, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90ab98da555db86a97a63f763bc3afb5\"><strong><strong>Aligned IT and business goals<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-70c9e80ae9f165304065778dd22407de wp-block-paragraph\">Aligning your IT activities to support business goals becomes much easier, enabling you to realize the value brought to the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6c6b43a199373bc1f9b2595c2405d359\"><strong><strong>Improved culture<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a9bf0df80fdbebfbb7e0acaeef250214 wp-block-paragraph\">By having policies and procedures in place for IT best practices, you can foster an IT culture that is adopted by the whole organization, not just your IT team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3c776a592bb301b015e053b04e873968\"><strong><strong>Optimized operations<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-01083ba60abb8febfc3ef8e18256cd41 wp-block-paragraph\">IT activities can be better streamlined to provide maximum benefits and value to the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f1d7b8a13e209af1bd67fdbbee70d775\"><strong><strong>More successful projects<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aaeb025fb974e644806048758ae99b5a wp-block-paragraph\">As IT initiatives are more aligned to your organization\u2019s strategic objectives, it\u2019s easier to execute more successful IT projects that will create a positive impact on the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12c03ede78ac9f772df3b1f7cc4842ac\"><strong><strong>Managed resource capacity<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77e749629e970f83a6efc3f9b56d2be1 wp-block-paragraph\">IT governance can help provide a complete overview of your IT resources, enabling you to plan where to use resources more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f640b370f4ca67390c15e46018a2a06\"><strong><strong>Better quality output<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c3e03576a70b9313dd0e13983c2039d7 wp-block-paragraph\">A good IT governance process helps reduce IT control issues, thus creating better quality IT output and productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19c611b630ddeb0760caf389f428e7c2\"><strong><strong>Lower total cost of IT ownership<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4a6e0af617c4014d29939a262bb943ea wp-block-paragraph\">And with better productivity and higher success rates of IT activities, you can lower the total cost of IT ownership in your organization, increasing the return on your technology investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6ab0ef519102610e00a1e9b3cc6a3578\"><strong><strong>Increased adaptability<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8efc06cdc6e7d607de07a5781d9f705b wp-block-paragraph\">There are always new technologies coming out, affecting the way we work. Organizations have to adapt to these ever-changing scenarios while maintaining compliance and security. IT governance makes this easier to handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9f8aa2c538709bba51ff132e3b4eefdd\"><strong><strong>IT governance process<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/track.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\n\" class=\"wp-image-5024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/track.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2.png 600w, https:\/\/track.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bdcef70dffed19bc81378faa232379af wp-block-paragraph\">As you might\u2019ve guessed, IT governance is an ongoing process, constantly assessed and improved on. A successful implementation would mean that IT governance is integrated into the way you operate IT in your organization. As such, there are several different but related processes that make up IT governance, each one focused on a specific part of IT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8de528a0667ddfb3cbe4f3a8e9d2cccc\"><strong><strong>IT architecture governance<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0874404d9ffc13466fbbba74b8c5bea4 wp-block-paragraph\">This process provides guidelines that new developments being added to the infrastructure need to comply with. This helps ensure that organizations are not using new technologies that they can\u2019t support, avoiding expensive and unnecessary costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-afdad08799f6bf1706240b99158bf1ab\"><strong><strong>IT process governance<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8b58d3381e2d8933eabf15b6dcd7bd9 wp-block-paragraph\">IT process governance focuses on the development, management, and support of IT products. Creating standardized processes removes reliance on a single individual or team in overseeing these activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-519a4ee9f86de0d0197b7e9a85f591ed\"><strong><strong>Enterprise IT governance<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-497b5cf673358b26e6f4852cb16ba41f wp-block-paragraph\">Enterprise IT refers to the software and hardware designed to support big organizations. It\u2019s crucial that governance for these technologies can cope with the large-scale use and depth of functionalities that typically come in enterprise IT systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d46f6e487cd30ebcfde9b005cdddf40a\"><strong><strong>Product development governance<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c17b883693bcd3666026f598044be1a9 wp-block-paragraph\">Some organizations create their own IT products, which would also require governance. This process falls in line with the software development lifecycle and ensures the different stages are in line with business priorities and objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4c5d2d09653b90b04267aa756d1c785c\"><strong><strong>IT governance frameworks<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d152b32e4893171db52c0d161132516b wp-block-paragraph\">An IT governance framework is a set of guidelines of best practices created by a neutral third party to help organizations implement effective governance processes. There are various frameworks that are widely recognized across the world. Organizations often incorporate parts of several frameworks to create the model that suits their business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6aee47415d816c873daa46a6c6d90527 wp-block-paragraph\">Here are just some examples of the most well-known IT governance frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18fbce8d1986daf83b13aaed962377dc\"><strong><strong>ITIL<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-177f501c8657d35bb0b5b5f25a28dfe2 wp-block-paragraph\">ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) is one of the most popular frameworks that guide organizations in aligning their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/assyst.ifs.com\/blog\/what-is-itsm\">IT service management<\/a>\u00a0and business needs together.\u00a0It\u2019s a set of best practices on the \u2018hows\u2019 of managing and controlling IT service operations. Created by the UK government\u2019s Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA) in the 1980s, it has been through several revisions since, with the latest version being\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ifs.com\/2021\/05\/the-7-guiding-principles-of-itil-4-0\/\">ITIL4<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-623a9cf6be1cdf7d9596c7fa27258c40\"><strong>COBIT<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fa2f8758f93df058f991860b65e071f6 wp-block-paragraph\">COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) is an IT governance framework that focuses on helping enterprises successfully implement governance strategies and navigate risk management.\u00a0COBIT has Management Guidelines which provide tools that help measure an organization\u2019s IT capabilities against 37 identified COBIT processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5893c6b9712dd7a367c2a7ff4f016cd4\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b80142ef8314821b9c2fdcaf28d6f9af\"><strong><strong>ISO\/IEC 27002<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0b8d6e314461bc9fc1d6ca07254f646c wp-block-paragraph\">First published in 2005, ISO\/IEC 27002 is the global standard for organizational information security management.\u00a0Recognized across the world, many companies choose to gain certification under this framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-745126301dc2cccae625032fdc23af4f\"><strong><strong>IT governance vs ITSM<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ac4dcf0e61b640b908d98b5f5f8bbc7 wp-block-paragraph\">Seeing the benefits and importance of both IT governance and ITSM, you might notice that there are many overlaps between the two. This can be challenging in determining what sets the two disciplines apart and thus establishing strategies that achieve the goals related to both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61c196e365bb2c08b420602a4a22906d wp-block-paragraph\">To better understand, we can look at the two as part of a hierarchy, with IT governance sitting at the top and ITSM underneath it. IT governance looks to deliver value to key stakeholders and so sets the directions to create enterprise objectives that would align with business goals. This would include enhancing value creation through realizing benefits and optimizing resources. ITSM takes those directions and uses them to create goals and processes that align IT services with the rest of the business. This would involve making continual improvements and optimization of IT service strategy,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/assyst.ifs.com\/blog\/it-asset-management\">assets<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/assyst.ifs.com\/blog\/it-incident-management\">incident<\/a>, risk, security, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-546f85aa031363a3edd7c28e258a174e\"><strong><strong>Effective IT governance best practice<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3dd8cf65e7db3df81b7f9ec0e6e4b564 wp-block-paragraph\">Like other IT-related disciplines, IT governance is a continuous process. More than getting everything right once, it\u2019s important to keep IT governance top of mind in your organization\u2019s daily way of working. Here are just some best practices you should encourage in your business to ensure you can successfully implement IT governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3cbac20639209238c9a5ebd2288b623c\"><strong><strong>Get executives on board<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fa51e6e064324e61572698296fbd7af6 wp-block-paragraph\">IT governance won\u2019t go anywhere if people don\u2019t understand why it matters. It\u2019s important to get your business leaders on board with why an effective IT governance strategy is necessary. Naturally, the CIO plays a pivotal role in acting as a champion in the organization. Fellow C-suite executives should also act as champions to establish good IT governance practices across the different business functions of the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36fd3929a142a201f968d2485774ef99\"><strong><strong>Clarify regulatory and legislative requirements<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-26529a85b989401b9d86ef0496d7a749 wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of the industry your organization falls under, you have to adhere to industry-specific rules. This means your organization\u2019s approach to IT governance would need to differ from another organization. It\u2019s important to identify these requirements early on during your planning stages and design your IT governance program with this in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1d29df36538c27d95fdbcc7e6e9d00c0\"><strong><strong>Leverage existing frameworks<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a352a3b24e42ce127b9112b387213a85 wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve previously covered existing frameworks that help organizations establish IT governance processes. When it comes to governance, there\u2019s no need to reinvent the wheel. Take advantage of these tried and tested frameworks as a guide in building out the strategies that will work best for your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6423fe212559cda108f9a9afb6d1a6f5\"><strong><strong>Build a strong team<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b84a62a15635a8e5638df153c0cf7be wp-block-paragraph\">Relevant expertise and knowledge are paramount to good IT governance. Your team must be competent and possess the right qualifications to carry out their responsibilities. Assess whether your team has the skills necessary and consider whether further training or even recruitment would need to be in the cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20b6bec96cdd0b871a0e6a10dfc9dc07\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6e66929f34837e4594ca8a2e60abf8cc\"><strong><strong>Prioritize employee education<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15b06feaf71fc9729e7657aeb04f10f5 wp-block-paragraph\">An IT governance plan can only be truly effective with everyone\u2019s involvement. One of the most common reasons for governance failures is human error, so you should emphasize staff training and education to minimize such risks. Not only can they gain practical knowledge such as preventing phishing attacks or how to handle sensitive data, but also feeling readily equipped to counter such threats can help boost employee morale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8c42c47be2fc8d5fe4c58f8242b4192a\"><strong><strong>Pick the technology solution that works<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f81286da58dd35575a292b04ab55434 wp-block-paragraph\">We all know that using the right tool can do a lot to make our jobs easier. But selecting the correct solution can be challenging, especially with the many options distracting you from the important stuff with their latest flashy features. Make sure you have your list of requirements before going out to vendors, so you can have a laser focus on the solutions that can make a significant impact on your IT governance strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-875994cf2a19b993f8b10a64fee310fb\"><strong><strong>Monitor IT performance<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9089edc5da53df084f6c0a1dda088c53 wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the best technology solution is just the beginning. Your IT infrastructure must be designed to fully support your IT governance strategy as well. And you do this by monitoring how well your systems are working and fine-tuning them to provide you with better results. How do they fit with your current strategy? How many resources are being allocated in ensuring they work well? These are just some questions worth thinking about when it comes to your organization\u2019s IT performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64eabca85311f3d3097dac62553e778a\"><strong><strong>Update policies for remote\/hybrid work<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fd4579619888b00df752bf549e186fae wp-block-paragraph\">Remote or hybrid working might not be new, but it used to be more of an exception rather than the norm. But as it becomes more commonplace across organizations, it\u2019s crucial that your policies supporting IT governance are adjusted to accommodate this way of working. Remote working meant organizations are constantly generating data across different environments, all of which should be accounted for in your governance plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-51619e5bca0b3462299c323376ba19bb\"><strong><strong>Review plans continuously<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-114dc7fc864ce0e8a305c5919ffd16dc wp-block-paragraph\">Your organization will continue to grow and evolve, so your IT governance plans should too. Whether you\u2019re implementing a new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/assyst.ifs.com\/blog\/it-ticketing-system\">IT ticketing system<\/a>\u00a0or creating a new business unit, your policies should be aligned to these changes, kept up to date, and relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d1df5f8e0250c4a4f47ea6112f8dc38f\"><strong><strong>How technology can help with IT governance<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-169f37cbfdd7db662df1fd915ec236be wp-block-paragraph\">Technology solutions help simplify IT governance processes, taking away the manual labor and enhancing the experience for everyone involved. There are four key areas where tech tools can achieve this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3c092ab2f29668b04cb7402d88c41a58 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>1. Increasing transparency and accountability<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3545f534b3ee3bd32891a84c5520892d wp-block-paragraph\">Tools for IT governance can provide in-depth reporting functionalities that can give you complete visibility of what\u2019s going on in your IT environments. You can easily outline who\u2019s responsible for what, bolstering transparency and accountability across your workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b7aeb7ac46c12e955f5b2093e992cdd3 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>2. Promoting participation<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-974f4211534134cb3fd8caf6392ee640 wp-block-paragraph\">You can encourage staff participation in ensuring good governance by having technology that makes it easy to do so. Whether that\u2019s through automated alerts reminding them to complete a task or a simple self-service portal that enables them to look for information, by making the experience as smooth as possible, you can incentivize your employees to be fully involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8df969e5a47caffbc4f53e6c126f8994 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>3. Streamlining service delivery<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4346eae1aa234f03f2230ca283da90af wp-block-paragraph\">Automation and machine learning technologies help remove the repetitive and manual parts of everyone\u2019s work, making it easier for them to focus on delivering great service. With more time and effort put into the most impactful aspects of their work, you can help your people bring better service and value to the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-707238f060f3a24b3620b4fa398cc1ec wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>4. Providing security<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d6e89bba88c26605db5f29ff7aded65d wp-block-paragraph\">The best IT governance solutions could also provide a high level of security through real-time reporting functionalities that let you know of any IT issues at any time. Automated workflows also help counter any risk quickly and efficiently should they come up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SOURCE:<em> <\/em>Craig Whytock (2022 July 19) What is IT Governance (ITG) and why does it matter?. 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