Program Governance and Compliance
Description
Establishment and operation of governance frameworks, decision-making structures, and compliance mechanisms for effective program oversight and control.
Learning Objectives
Students will master the design and implementation of program governance structures including governance board establishment, decision-making frameworks, policy development, compliance management, audit processes, and oversight mechanisms necessary for maintaining program accountability, transparency, and strategic alignment throughout the program lifecycle.
Topics (8)
Principles and methodologies for creating governance structures including roles, responsibilities, authorities, and accountability mechanisms.
Formation, composition, operation, and management of governance committees including terms of reference and operating procedures.
Decision authority matrices, escalation procedures, decision criteria, and governance processes for effective program decision-making.
Policy frameworks, standards development, procedure documentation, and implementation strategies for program compliance.
Compliance frameworks, monitoring systems, audit processes, and corrective action procedures for maintaining program compliance.
Risk governance structures, oversight processes, escalation procedures, and risk management policy frameworks for program-level risks.
Maturity assessment models, governance evaluation criteria, improvement planning, and evolution strategies for program governance systems.
Reporting frameworks, dashboard development, transparency mechanisms, and stakeholder communication for governance oversight.