Too often, companies tend to view IT governance implementation as a sprint. They quickly add controls to comply with regulatory requirements, without taking the necessary preparations and steps. Once that's been accomplished, they feel their journey is complete. In fact, the opposite approach is much more successful. IT governance implementation must be treated like a marathon; just as a runner must prepare for a long race by utilizing proper training, so must organizations engage in adequate preparation for this. One aspect of preparation is identifying what issues may hinder the progress. This leads to a discussion of several hurdles many organizations face when attempting to improve governance over IT.

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