Governance Frameworks
Supporting organisations with improved decision making and reporting, which balances performance and oversight
Strengthen Decision-Making, Accountability & Organisational Confidence.
Good governance gives organisations clarity. It helps people understand who makes decisions, how those decisions are made, what needs to be reported, who is accountable and how the organisation maintains confidence that work is being performed in line with its values, obligations and objectives.
Integris Group Services helps organisations design, review and improve governance frameworks that are practical, fit for purpose and aligned to how work is actually performed.
We support clients to move beyond governance that only exists on paper. Our focus is on developing clear, usable structures that strengthen accountability, improve decision-making and support sustainable performance.
Benefits from this Service
The use of Governance Frameworks directly impacts your organisation through the following ways:
Define decision rights, approval pathways and escalation points so leaders and teams know how decisions should be made.
Clarify roles, responsibilities and ownership so people understand what they are accountable for and how their work connects to organisational objectives.
Create governance structures that help boards, executives, funders, regulators and stakeholders understand how the organisation is controlled and directed.
Establish reporting rhythms, meeting structures and performance information that support timely, informed decisions.
Identify unclear, duplicated or disconnected governance arrangements and replace them with practical, integrated structures.
Embed governance into processes, policies, systems and behaviours so it remains useful as the organisation grows or changes.
Ready To Make An Impact?
If you're interested in support to strengthen capability, improve performance and deliver practical outcomes through expert, partner-led support, book in a meeting with us.
We work with organisations to bring structure, clarity and momentum to complex challenges, helping teams build confidence and achieve sustainable results.
Our Governance Frameworks Services
Governance Review
Understand whether your current governance arrangements are clear, practical and fit for purpose.
We can help you:
- Review existing committees, forums and reporting lines.
- Assess whether roles and responsibilities are clear.
- Identify gaps, duplication or unclear decision pathways.
- Review governance documents, terms of reference and delegations.
- Identify opportunities to simplify or strengthen governance.
Governance Framework Development
Create or refresh the governance framework that guides how your organisation operates.
We can help you:
- Define governance principles and objectives.
- Design governance structures, forums and responsibilities.
- Clarify decision rights, escalation pathways and approval requirements.
- Develop governance maps, frameworks and supporting documents.
- Align governance with policies, risk, compliance and operating requirements.
Committee And Forum Design
Meetings and committees should support decisions, not create unnecessary complexity.
We can help you:
- Define committee purpose and scope.
- Draft terms of reference.
- Clarify membership and decision rights.
- Establish agenda structures and reporting requirements.
- Define meeting rhythms and escalation pathways.
- Improve how information flows between forums.
Delegations, Decision Rights And Accountability
Good governance depends on knowing who can decide, who must be consulted and who is accountable.
We can help you:
- Map decision rights across functions, teams or programmes.
- Develop or review delegation frameworks.
- Clarify accountabilities and ownership.
- Align responsibilities with operating models and policies.
- Create practical decision-making tools and guidance.
Governance Reporting And Monitoring
Governance needs good information to be effective.
We can help you:
- Define what should be reported and to whom.
- Establish performance, risk and compliance reporting rhythms.
- Create dashboards, registers or reporting templates.
- Improve board, committee or executive reporting packs.
- Build monitoring and review processes that support continual improvement.
Success Stories
Our Unique Approach
Integris Group Services follows a structured and adaptable approach to Governance Frameworks.
DEFINE REQUIREMENTS
We identify the governance requirements your organisation needs to meet, including strategic objectives, decision-making needs, stakeholder expectations, reporting obligations and accountability requirements.
IDENTIFY INITIATIVES
We assess current governance structures, forums, policies, delegations, reporting pathways and decision-making processes to identify strengths, gaps and improvement opportunities.
DEVELOP STRATEGY & PLAN
We create a practical governance roadmap that defines the required framework, actions, timelines, roles, responsibilities and supporting documents.
IMPLEMENT
We support the rollout of governance frameworks, terms of reference, reporting templates, delegation tools and supporting guidance so they are integrated into your operations.
MONITOR & EVALUATE
We establish review, reporting and monitoring processes to assess whether governance is supporting effective decision-making and accountability.
CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT
We help your organisation refine governance arrangements in response to feedback, performance insights, changing obligations and evolving organisational needs.
Move Forward With Confidence
Whether you are strengthening governance, improving delivery, uplifting capability or responding to change, Integris Group Services can help. Our partner-led approach provides practical support, clear structure and measurable outcomes tailored to your organisation’s needs.
Access our Capability Statement and Pricing Guide.
Leading the Team
Stephanie Werner
As Founding Partner, Stephanie brings deep experience in Quality Assurance, Business Improvement, ISO Certification, QA Management, Processes and Management Systems. Her work focuses on helping organisations structure their work, strengthen systems and achieve practical objectives.
Through Governance Frameworks, Stephanie supports organisations to clarify requirements, strengthen accountability and develop practical governance structures that help teams operate with confidence.
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Find out how we can support you and your team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is A Governance Framework?
A governance framework defines how an organisation makes decisions, assigns accountability, escalates issues, monitors performance and maintains oversight. It typically includes structures, roles, responsibilities, forums, delegations, reporting processes and review mechanisms.
Why Are Governance Frameworks Important?
Governance frameworks help organisations make clearer decisions, manage risk, improve accountability and demonstrate confidence to boards, funders, regulators and stakeholders.
What Is Included In A Governance Framework?
A governance framework may include governance principles, committee structures, terms of reference, decision rights, delegations, reporting requirements, escalation pathways, performance measures and review processes.
When Should An Organisation Review Its Governance Framework?
An organisation should review its governance framework when it is growing, changing structure, experiencing unclear accountability, duplicating committees, facing compliance pressure, preparing for external review or implementing new strategic priorities.
How Does Governance Connect To Policy Development?
Governance defines how decisions are made and who is accountable. Policies define the rules, expectations and positions that guide behaviour. They should work together so organisational expectations are clear and enforceable.
How Does Governance Connect To Business Assurance?
Business Assurance provides confidence that systems and processes are operating as intended. Governance frameworks provide the oversight, accountability and reporting pathways that help leaders act on assurance insights.
Contact Us
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Based in Melbourne’s CBD, our management consulting team currently travel across Australia and New Zealand to support our clients. We also provide consulting & advisory through any online channels you are using in your business.
We would love to hear from you to find out how we can support you and your team.
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