Operating Models
Operating Models
Choose a governance structure that fits your organization's size, maturity, and risk profile.
Before chartering a council, decide how governance will be structured. This section covers the main patterns, how to choose between them, and why champion networks are a first-class design element.
In This Section
- Governance Structures: Centralized, federated, and hybrid models
- Organizational Placement: Where the council sits in your org chart and how it connects to existing committees
- Champion Networks: Why embedded champions add value and how to build the network
- Choosing Your Model: A decision framework based on org size, AI maturity, and regulatory pressure