An Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
This introduction to enterprise risk management (ERM) covers its definition, key trends, best practices and future direction.
The “IT Governance Knowledge” category is a comprehensive collection of articles, documents, and resources designed to provide CIOs, IT executives, and other decision-makers with essential insights into IT governance. This section of our CIO Reference Library aims to empower IT leaders with the knowledge they need to manage IT resources effectively, align technology initiatives with organizational objectives, and achieve compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
As a critical component of modern business strategy, IT governance encompasses various aspects of IT management, including risk management, performance measurement, project prioritization, and stakeholder communication. The resources in this category delve into best practices, frameworks, and case studies that can help IT leaders establish robust governance structures and processes.
Key topics within the IT Governance Knowledge category include:
Whether you are a seasoned IT executive or new to IT governance, our IT Governance Knowledge category offers valuable resources to help you navigate the complexities of this critical business function and drive your organization toward a more secure, efficient, and innovative future.
This introduction to enterprise risk management (ERM) covers its definition, key trends, best practices and future direction.
The IT function should be at the heart of an organization’s efforts to reduce the cost of conducting business. Here’s what CIOs and other business leaders should focus on.
 This presentation defines Information Technology Governance and lays out a case for its use to increase IT value.

This comprehensive guide to IT governance is tailored for board members and C-suite executives. It explores how IT governance intersects with corporate governance, focusing on decision-making accountability, risk management, and the strategic use of technology. The guide offers practical frameworks and actionable steps that help executives ensure IT investments deliver measurable business value, making it applicable across sectors.
This guide offers detailed insights into implementing ITIL best practices, covering essential considerations, strategic planning, and practical tips for successful ITIL adoption to enhance IT service management.
ITIL background presentation provides an introduction, history and basics of the ITIL framework.
This paper takes a look at corporate governance from a perspective seldom discussed: does the state play a role on corporate governance?
This whitepaper provides an executive overview of service management and discusses how to identify and leverage your existing service life cycles.
This playbook provides an in-depth strategy for IT cost reduction, offering valuable guidance for CIOs and IT managers to optimize IT spending and value.
This presentation provides principles for organizing an application portfolio around a set of managed business capabilities.