Diligent Report: Half of Governance Teams Face Compliance Near-Misses
Event summary
- 51% of governance professionals reported a near-miss compliance event in the past year
- 47% cite technology gaps and legacy systems as their biggest challenge
- 64% rank AI governance as the most critical skill for the next three years
- 58% of respondents have AI employed in their function, mostly for productivity
- Only 19% have near real-time visibility of their obligations
The big picture
The report highlights a growing gap between expanding governance responsibilities and outdated operating models. As AI becomes central to governance functions, teams are struggling with legacy systems and capacity constraints. The findings underscore the strategic opportunity for governance leaders to modernize their approach and elevate their role in organizational decision-making.
What we're watching
- AI Adoption
- How governance teams will balance AI-driven efficiency with control concerns
- Operating Model
- Whether outdated systems will continue to constrain governance functions
- Board Perception
- The pace at which boards recognize governance teams as strategic advisors
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