governancestandarder

Governancestandarder is a term used to describe a role or function responsible for developing, maintaining, and enforcing governance standards within an organization or sector. It is a neologism that is not widely standardized as an official job title, but it is used informally to describe the discipline of governance standardization.

Core duties include designing governance frameworks, selecting applicable standards, and embedding them into policies and processes. The role coordinates compliance, risk management, ethics, and performance measurement to ensure that governance practice aligns with strategic objectives.

Reference frameworks commonly invoked include COSO Internal Control—Integrated Framework, COBIT for IT governance, ISO 38500 for governance of information technology, ISO 37000 for governance of organizations, and ISO 31000 for risk management. The governancestandarder also tracks regulatory developments and coordinates audits.

In practice, governancestandarders may work in corporate governance offices, compliance or risk management units, internal audit, or in standards-consortia projects, particularly in large organizations or regulated sectors.

Impact and challenges include greater consistency and accountability, improved stakeholder confidence, and easier assurance, weighed against ongoing resource demands, scope management, and the need to balance standardization with flexibility.

See also: corporate governance, governance, standards organizations, risk management, compliance.