Ticket Volume - IT Podcast

97. What Organizational Governance Really is: Insights From Valence Howden

Ticket Volume - IT Podcast

Show Notes

Governance—it’s a term we hear all the time in IT and business, but do we really understand it? In this episode of Ticket Volume – IT Podcast, Matt Beran sits down with Valence Howden, Advisory Fellow at InfoTech Research Group, to break down governance, its misconceptions, and how it can truly enable organizations instead of holding them back.

Here’s a sneak peek:

1. What governance really means (hint: it’s not just bureaucracy). 2. How to spot healthy vs. unhealthy governance in your organization. 3. Why governance should be an enabler, not a roadblock to change. 4. The role of governance in IT teams, Change Management, and risk mitigation. 5. How to fix broken governance and make it work for your business.

If governance has ever felt like a frustrating set of rules instead of a strategic advantage, this conversation is for you. Tune in now to rethink how governance impacts IT, decision-making, and organizational success!

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments! Have you experienced great (or terrible) governance in your organization? Let’s discuss!

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