SSON Glossary: Governance
Governance, in the business context, is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a business is governed.
When Governance Fails
May 13 by Edesio SantanaHow weak governance erodes trust, culture and resilience – using Credit Suisse as a lesson in human-centered governance for large organizations.
Ethics at the Core of Governance
May 05 by Edesio SantanaFirst-hand insight into why ethical leadership underpins governance, trust and resilience, from human impact to AI-era decision-making.
How Integrity & Ethics Build Resilient Organizations
April 30 by Stephanie DentinoIntegrity and ethics strengthen corporate processes, reduce risk, and build stakeholder trust– creating resilient organizations and sustainable value.
Governance as the Structure for Change
April 23 by Edesio SantanaDiscover how governance connects people, processes, and data to make transformation coherent, accountable, and sustainable – beyond paperwork and silos.
Sustaining Awareness During Growth
April 16 by Edesio SantanaHow success can weaken governance, create blind spots in organizations and personal lives, and why vigilance matters most during growth.
Standards and Guardrails in Governance
March 31 by Edesio SantanaWhy standards and governance guardrails matter: how consistent rules prevent drift, ensure fairness across global teams, and keep transformation on track.
Invisible Hierarchies and Governance
March 03 by Edesio SantanaExplore the dynamics of governance in organizations, highlighting the visible structures and invisible hierarchies that shape accountability and recognition.
Embedding Governance in Organizational Strategy
February 20 by Edesio SantanaThe rise and fall of Credit Suisse shows how overlooked governance can quietly erode trust and long-term success, even in the most prestigious institutions.
Data Governance: From Oversight to Orchestration
December 12 by Edesio SantanaA reflection on why enterprises must evolve governance from control to orchestration, ensuring trust, alignment, and meaningful decisions in the age of AI.
Double-Hatting in GBS: Agility or Exhaustion?
November 07 by Deborah KopsDiscover when double-hatting drives GBS agility, and when it backfires. Learn how to use it strategically to build stronger, smarter teams.
Greenwashing: The Negative Consequence of Poor ESG Management
June 23 by Evan BeebeThis article aims to explain what greenwashing is and how it is detrimental to those organizations that do it.
AECOM’s GPO Journey: Lessons on Stakeholders, Governance and Influence
April 04 by April Zaneli SolieHow AECOM's GBS found success by letting Global Process Owners (GPOs) lead the change in the processes and own the outcomes.
