Question 179 - COBIT 2019 discussion

A key consideration when finalizing a governance system design with competing priorities is that the enterprise should be prepared to deviate from previously identified priorities with justified reasons. According to the COBIT 2019 Design Guide, competing priorities are one of the common challenges that enterprises face when designing a governance system. Competing priorities may arise from different stakeholder expectations, requirements, preferences, perspectives, or interests. The COBIT 2019 Design Guide recommends that enterprises use a structured approach to resolve competing priorities, such as the COBIT 2019 Governance System Design Workflow. The workflow helps enterprises to identify and prioritize their improvement opportunities based on a gap analysis between their current and desired states of governance. However, the workflow also allows enterprises to adjust their priorities as needed during the design process, as long as they provide clear and rational reasons for doing so. For example, enterprises may deviate from their initial priorities due to changes in the business environment, stakeholder feedback, new insights, or emerging issues.The deviation from previously identified priorities should be documented and communicated to all relevant stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment.Reference:: COBIT 2019 Design Guide: Designing an Information & Technology Governance Solution, page 322: COBIT 2019 Design Guide: Designing an Information & Technology Governance Solution, page 34