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Committees and Boards

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Summary

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Governance boards rely on committees for specialized analysis and recommendations. Boards set strategic direction, while committees provide operational support and expertise.

In plain words

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Governance boards (high-level executives and external stakeholders) set strategic direction and policies. Governance committees (subject matter experts and operational leaders) provide the analysis, recommendations and support the board relies on.

Detailed explanation

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  • Governance Boards
    • Composition: High-level executives and external stakeholders.
    • Role: Set strategic direction and policies.
  • Governance Committees
    • Composition: Subject matter experts and operational leaders.
    • Role: Provide analysis, recommendations, and support.

Important terms

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Composition
High-level executives and external stakeholders.

Examples & real-world scenarios

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  • A board setting policy on data retention.
  • A committee analysing options and recommending a retention period.
  • A risk committee advising the board.

Scenario

The board needs to decide on cloud strategy but lacks technical depth. A committee of experts analyses the options and recommends an approach for the board to approve.

Common mistakes

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  • Expecting a board to do detailed technical analysis.
  • Letting committees set strategy that should come from the board.

Practical skills

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  • Distinguish the roles of boards and committees.

What I should remember

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  • Boards: Set strategic direction.
  • Committees: Provide expertise and support.