Programme Governance · Assurance Review

Governance Assurance Review

Check whether governance is strong enough to carry the programme you are trying to deliver.

FeeBespoke

Output10-slide board summary

ReadoutSLT session included

IndependentYes

Why this exists

Delivery can exist without governance being fit for purpose. Scope creep, weak sponsor engagement, inconsistent reporting, and poor change control accumulate quietly. By the time they become visible delivery failures, the cost of correction is significantly higher than the cost of this review.

An independent governance assurance review looks at what is actually in place - not what the programme documents say is in place - and provides leadership with a prioritised, honest assessment of where governance is strong and where it is not.

What it covers

Governance structure

Review of governance arrangements, decision authority, and escalation protocols against what the programme actually requires.

Scope & change control

How scope is defined, how change is controlled, and whether the change control process is actually being followed.

RAID log & risk management

Quality of the RAID log, whether risks are being actively managed, and whether assumptions are being tracked and tested.

Stakeholder & sponsor engagement

Whether the sponsor is genuinely engaged, whether stakeholder communication is timely, and where gaps exist.

Delivery cadence & reporting

Review of the delivery rhythm - whether milestones are meaningful, reporting is accurate, and the board is getting a true picture.

What it includes

Independent review of programme governance structure and controls
Scope, RAID log, and change control assessment
Stakeholder and sponsor engagement review
Delivery cadence and reporting rhythm assessment
Prioritised governance gap recommendations
One-hour governance readout with the SLT

What you receive

Governance gap report

Prioritised recommendations across all governance areas reviewed, with suggested remedial actions

Board-ready programme health summary

10-slide summary of governance findings suitable for board or sponsor presentation

SLT readout session

One-hour session presenting findings to senior leadership with Q&A and challenge

Ideal for

Programmes where delivery is in motion but governance feels weak or inconsistent
Sponsors wanting an independent check on whether controls are actually fit for purpose
Boards that need confidence the programme can be managed reliably through to delivery
Organisations preparing for a gateway review, audit, or escalation to a new sponsor