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The board of directors plays an instrumental role in IT Governance. At the apex of decision-making, the board ensures the strategic direction of IT aligns with the broader business strategy. This critical responsibility includes setting IT’s course, monitoring its progress, risk management, and stakeholder communication. As businesses increasingly rely on IT to achieve their objectives, the board’s involvement becomes paramount not only for compliance but for sustainable success in our digital age. In this chapter, readers will gain insights into the board’s responsibilities, challenges faced, collaboration essentials with CIOs and senior IT leaders, and best practices to ensure IT governance is both effective and value-driven.