Pragmatic governance and an effective control framework .
Governance & Control Design translates risks into a workable control structure: pragmatic governance, clear accountability along the three lines, and an effective, lean control framework. Efficiency and effectiveness are the key words here.
// 01—When relevant
When is this relevant?
Good control must not undermine healthy entrepreneurship. Governance & Control Design is relevant when roles and responsibilities are insufficiently clear, or when the control framework is too heavy, incomplete or outdated.
- When setting up or recalibrating the three lines of defense
- When accountability and ownership are unclear
- When the control framework does not match the actual risks
- For requirements from COBIT, SOx, DORA, NIS2 or ISAE 3402
// 02—Our approach
Design that sticks
Our consultants combine technical knowledge with internal-control experience and share best practices that work in practice.
- Governance design, roles and responsibilities along the three lines of defense
- Internal control framework design, aligned with COBIT 2019, where relevant SOx, DORA, NIS2 or ISAE 3402
- Risk governance models, decision-making, escalation and reporting lines
// 03—What does it deliver
What does it deliver?
A control structure that fits your organisation and risks.
- Clear accountability and ownership across the organisation
- A lean control framework with the right, effective controls
- Lower control costs through modern techniques and automation
// 05—Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What are the three lines of defense?
A model that distributes responsibility for risk management: the first line (management) owns and manages risks, the second line (risk, compliance) oversees, and the third line (internal audit) provides independent assurance.
Do you not make the framework too heavy?
No. Efficiency and effectiveness lead. We only include controls that genuinely matter and automate where possible, so the framework stays lean and workable.
Design a workable framework.
A first conversation is quickly arranged. We map your governance and control question.
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