Integrating governance, risk, and compliance
Strategic alignment isn't enough. For each dimension, institutional practice matures from level 1 to 3 to 5. The more mature the practice, the more confidently a high-scoring initiative can proceed.
| Dimension | Governance | Risk | Compliance |
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Each cell reads level 1 → level 3 → level 5.
Reading score and maturity together
A Compass total says how much is at stake. GRC maturity says how ready the institution is to manage it. Read the two together:
High score · low maturityPause or build capacity firstStakes outrun the controls. Strengthen governance before proceeding.
High score · high maturityProceed with strong safeguardsMature practice makes high-stakes work manageable, with monitoring.
Low score · low maturityProceed; build practice as you goGood low-risk pilots for growing governance habits.
Low score · high maturityProceed with a streamlined reviewEstablished controls handle routine, low-risk uses quickly.
Representative mapping. The GRC levels and practices shown are examples. Your institution's maturity scale and controls may differ.