Oversightshape
Oversightshape is a conceptual framework used in organizational governance to design and evaluate oversight structures. It treats oversight as a spatial arrangement, where responsibilities, review cycles, and escalation paths are represented as geometric shapes that interlock to form a complete coverage of risk areas. The term blends the notion of oversight with the idea of shaping governance processes to prevent gaps in accountability.
Core elements include scope, accountability, and cadence. Scope defines the domains and risk types requiring oversight;
Applications include corporate governance, public sector programs, and project risk management. A typical use case is
Benefits include clearer coverage, improved transparency, and easier auditing; limitations include potential overcomplication and the need