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## 1. Clarity

**Definition**: Ensure all governance artefacts are clearly defined and easily understood by all stakeholders. 
**Purpose**: To eliminate ambiguity and ensure consistent understanding and application across the organization.

## 2. Accessibility
**Definition**: Make governance artefacts easily accessible to all relevant stakeholders. 
**Purpose**: To ensure that everyone can refer to the guidelines, policies, and standards when needed, promoting adherence.

## 3. Consistency
**Definition**: Ensure that all governance artefacts are consistent with each other and with the organization's overall strategy and goals. 
**Purpose**: To provide a coherent framework that guides decision-making and actions.
## 4. Relevance
**Definition**: Tailor governance artefacts to address the specific needs and context of the organization. 
**Purpose**: To ensure that guidelines, policies, and standards are practical and applicable to real-world scenarios.

## 5. Adaptability
**Definition**: Design governance artefacts to be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and evolving needs. 
**Purpose**: To allow for continuous improvement and responsiveness to new challenges and opportunities.
## 6. Accountability
**Definition**: Assign clear responsibilities and accountability for adherence to governance artefacts. 
**Purpose**: To ensure that there is ownership and oversight, promoting compliance and effective implementation.

## 7. Inclusivity
**Definition**: Involve a diverse group of stakeholders in the development and review of governance artefacts. 
**Purpose**: To ensure that different perspectives are considered, promoting fairness and comprehensiveness.

## 8. Transparency
**Definition**: Communicate the purpose, development process, and content of governance artefacts openly. 
**Purpose**: To build trust and ensure that all stakeholders understand and support the governance framework.

## 9. Measurability
**Definition**: Define clear metrics and benchmarks to measure the effectiveness of governance artefacts. 
**Purpose**: To enable regular assessment and improvement of governance practices.

## 10. Compliance
**Definition**: Ensure that all governance artefacts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. 
**Purpose**: To avoid legal issues and maintain the organization's reputation and integrity.

## 11. Proportionality
**Definition**: Apply governance measures that are proportionate to the scale, complexity, and risk level of the project or activity. **Purpose**: To ensure that governance practices are effective and efficient, avoiding unnecessary bureaucracy while maintaining adequate oversight and control.


