Ineffective Governance

Warning signs

Rate how often each statement is true of the project today. 0 = Never, 4 = Almost Always.

1. WS1.Governance meetings frequently fail to produce decisions, with agenda items repeatedly deferred, converted into status updates, or left without clear direction.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
2. WS2.Escalated issues, risks, resource needs, or funding concerns stall without timely governance action or resolution.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
3. WS3.Sponsors are present in name only, with limited availability, decision involvement, or leadership intervention when needed.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
4. WS4.Leaders provide conflicting or uncoordinated direction regarding project scope, priorities, or success criteria.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
5. WS5.Decision rights are unclear, inconsistently applied, or ignored, resulting in uncertainty about who has authority to approve key decisions.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
6. WS6.Governance bodies focus on reviewing information or approving items without meaningfully challenging risks, assumptions, trade-offs, or strategic decisions.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
7. WS7.Previously made decisions or agreed-upon direction are repeatedly reopened without meaningful new information, causing rework and confusion.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always