Governance Framework

A governance framework articulates roles, forums, policies, metrics, and escalation paths that coordinate architecture, investment, and delivery decisions. It connects board-level oversight to project-level compliance checks. Frameworks often span EA, PMO, security, and data governance with explicit handoffs.

In Practice

Larkinized LLC maps governance forums to decision types—strategy, design, funding, release—to avoid duplicate approvals. Framework documentation should be accessible and version-controlled in the repository. Maturity assessments reveal where informal decisions undermine standards.

Example

A governance framework assigns principle exception authority to the ARB while portfolio prioritization remains with the investment committee.