Manual
Mindset, principles, and operating model.
Introduction
Why Governance OS exists and how to use it.
Purpose of the Lens
Eliminating ambiguity before delivery starts.
Definition of Ready (DoR)
The minimum clarity required to enter delivery.
Definition of Done (DoD)
The exit contract for finished work.
Card vs. Charter
Choosing the right depth for the work.
Roles & Accountability
Who owns the outcome vs. the implementation.
Ideation & Reuse
The decision framework for reuse vs. reinvention.
Accelerator Overview
Flexible pathing with rigid purpose.
POC, Pilot, MVP, V1
Defining the distinct purpose of each delivery phase.
Skipping Phases
How to legally skip steps without hiding risk.
Rigid Mobility
Flexible movement, fixed definitions.
Adoption Metrics
Measuring governance health.
The Governance Shield
Protect the work. Protect the people.
Shield Principles
Truth over comfort. Facts over feelings.
Scope Freeze
Protecting the team from mid-flight chaos.
Stop-Work Triggers
When to pull the Andon cord.
The Runtime System
How the pillars integrate into a continuous loop.
Audit Exhaust
Compliance as a byproduct of work.
Templates & Tools
The standard library of artifacts.
Neurodivergent Performance
Why clarity unlocks hyperfocus and reduces burnout.