November 7, 2026
Project status reports often describe activities completed, but executive sponsors need a different view: what threatens business outcomes, which decisions are required, and who is accountable.
Three elements of effective governance
Decision rights: Define which choices project teams can make and which must be escalated.
Risk visibility: Track material threats to cost, schedule, operations, security, and value realization.
Vendor accountability: Establish deliverables, acceptance criteria, dependencies, and escalation paths.
Independent oversight can help the organization examine project performance through a business lens rather than relying solely on the implementation team's reporting.
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