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Leadership Simulations

Operating Model and Governance

By Sofia BergströmJuly 14, 2025
TL;DR

Treat simulations like a product. Establish authoring workflows, QA, approvals, and version control to manage drift across roles, regions, and languages.

Introduction

As your portfolio grows, governance prevents inconsistency and rework. A light but clear operating model keeps quality high and updates manageable.

What is it?

Define roles (Owner, Author, Reviewer, Approver), sprint‑based authoring, QA checklists, and a release process with versioning and rollback.

Key Points

  • Templates standardize structure and reduce time
  • Checklists catch accessibility and bias issues
  • Localization workflow avoids content drift
  • Telemetry informs backlog and retirement

Why it matters

Governance scales quality and compliance without grinding speed to a halt.

Risk Management

Approvals and audits protect brand and legal exposure.

Efficiency

Reusable components and AI assist cut cycle time.

Clarity

Stakeholders know who decides what, when, and how.

Frequently Asked Questions

How heavy should governance be?

Right‑size to risk. Use fast‑track for low‑risk updates; require full review for sensitive topics or assessments.

What tools help?

Use a backlog, templates, versioning, and analytics dashboards. AI can draft content, compare versions, and flag drift.

How to avoid bureaucracy?

Set SLAs, automate checklists, and regularly prune processes that don’t add quality or safety.

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