The enterprise-governance-toolkit offers easy-to-use governance structures and decision-making frameworks. It includes templates and guides designed to help organizations manage programs and portfolios. Use this toolkit to organize your enterprise’s governance, improve oversight, and make clearer decisions.
This toolkit covers a wide range of governance topics such as:
- Decision frameworks
- Enterprise architecture
- Executive and organizational governance
- Program and portfolio governance
- Risk management
- Operating models
The resources inside help you establish consistent processes and improve your governance practice.
To install and run this toolkit on your Windows computer, make sure you have the following:
- Windows 10 or later
- At least 4 GB of RAM
- 500 MB free disk space
- Internet connection for downloading files
- Microsoft Office or a compatible program to open templates (optional)
You do not need any programming skills or other software to use the content in this toolkit.
Follow these steps to download and open the toolkit on your Windows PC:
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Click the large download button at the top or this link:
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This link will take you to the GitHub repository page.
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Click the Code button and then choose Download ZIP.
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After the ZIP file downloads, locate it in your Downloads folder.
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Right-click the ZIP file and select Extract All.
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Choose a folder to extract the files to, such as your Desktop or Documents. Press Extract.
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Open the extracted folder. Inside, you will find documents, templates, and guides.
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Use Microsoft Word, Excel, or other programs to open the templates.
The toolkit provides structured templates and guides. You can use it to:
- Draft governance frameworks for your programs
- Define decision-making processes clearly
- Manage portfolios with organized oversight
- Track risk management effectively
- Document operating models for teams
Each document includes instructions on how to complete it. Start by reading the “Getting Started” guide inside the folder.
Use the decision frameworks to guide meetings and approvals. Follow the templates to keep records consistent.
No software installation is needed beyond extracting the ZIP file.
If you want to save your work, always save the edited files to your computer. You can use cloud storage like OneDrive or Google Drive for backup.
- If files do not open, check that you have compatible software such as Microsoft Office or LibreOffice.
- If the ZIP file does not download, check your internet connection and try again.
- If extraction fails, ensure there is enough disk space on your PC.
- For template edits, save files under new names to avoid losing original content.
For updates and new versions, visit the GitHub repository page:
You can check the repository for any added files, improvements, or guides.
This toolkit contains only templates and other files. No personal data collection or tracking is involved.
- Decision framework
- Enterprise architecture
- Enterprise and executive governance
- Operating model design
- Organizational governance structures
- Portfolio and program governance
- Program management best practices
- Risk identification and mitigation
Use these themes to improve governance in your organization.
- Download ZIP from the repository.
- Extract files to a local folder.
- Open templates with Microsoft Office or another editor.
- Follow instructions in the guides to apply templates.
- Save and manage your governance documents as needed.
