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What is Decision Governance

Definition

Decision governance is the framework of policies, roles, and accountability that defines how important decisions are made, by whom, on what basis, and with what oversight, ensuring decisions are consistent, transparent, and aligned with organisational standards.

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Clarifies who makes which decisions and on what basis
Brings consistency and transparency to important choices
Provides oversight and accountability for decision quality
Aligns decisions with organisational standards and risk appetite

Real World Example

A bank establishes decision governance for its AI-driven lending, defining who approves model changes, what evidence is required, and how decisions are reviewed, so automated decisions are consistent, accountable, and defensible.

FAQs

What does decision governance define?

Who makes which decisions, on what criteria, with what oversight and accountability.

Why is decision governance important?

It ensures important decisions, including automated ones, are consistent, transparent, and aligned with standards and risk appetite.

How does it apply to AI decisions?

It sets the approval, evidence, and review processes that keep AI-driven decisions accountable and defensible.