{"id":1894,"date":"2025-11-13T17:53:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T17:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/big-cic.org.uk\/blog\/?p=1894"},"modified":"2026-01-09T17:02:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T17:02:22","slug":"frankenorg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/big-cic.org.uk\/blog\/frankenorg\/","title":{"rendered":"FRANKENORG!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FRANKENORG!<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>On the 12th November, the BIG CIC presented a session which described the use of integrated governance in a selection of organisations. Instead of explaining the details of each case, we signposted them and got into the important analysis across them.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Helping Protagonists Prepare to Lead Change<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Integrated Governance (BIG) connects an organisation from purpose to vision, to strategy, through to delivery &#8211; and back again. It\u2019s not a policy framework, but a way of orchestrating how decision-making works across the enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIG provides a set of principles and components that can be applied locally and tactically. But in practice, it relies on senior sponsorship and a genuinely multi-stakeholder approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To give sponsors and stakeholders confidence, the BIG CIC has developed a Body of Knowledge (BoK). It sets out what BIG is, when and why to use it, the core principles and components, and a lifecycle for achieving measurable benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A critical factor in helping organisations see BIG as a practical solution to strategy delivery and governance challenges is demonstrating that it works &#8211; that its concepts and components represent proven, relevant good practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways we do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The BoK includes examples of organisations applying BIG principles in real contexts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The recent BIG Professional assessments gathered additional first-hand examples, highlighting both successes and pitfalls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, getting organisations to discuss their governance and strategy delivery challenges publicly remains difficult.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The BIG CIC Conference provides an opportunity to share these experiences &#8211; as far as confidentiality allows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, no single example covers every element of BIG. Hence, the idea behind the FrankenOrg Session is to build a composite case: a \u201cperfect\u201d example of BIG in action, assembled from multiple real-world scenarios. By combining insights from the BoK, professional assessments, and member contributions, we\u2019ll create a hybrid organisation that illustrates how BIG works end-to-end. Summarised case material (suitably anonymised) will be available in the conference library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Session Format<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Presenters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Veronica Edward-Smith<\/strong>: PMO professional; BIG resonated as a solution to recurring organisational pain points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Greg Krawczyk<\/strong>: Chartered project professional; BIG has been a \u201cgame changer,\u201d especially in simplifying delivery and reframing PMO work as strategy delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alex Shapley<\/strong>: Programme recovery and governance specialist; long-term contributor to BIG; emphasises transparency, accountability and shared understanding across the whole organisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>David Dunning<\/strong>: Founder of BIG, motivated by frustration at weak strategy-to-delivery alignment and unclear accountability in organisations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chris Bragg<\/strong>: Background in strategic performance and portfolio management; advocates integrated decision-making across strategy, projects, and BAU.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Example Sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our presenters will introduce themselves and signpost their examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International Telecoms Organisation \u2013 drafted \u2013 blog here &#8211; <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/big-cic.org.uk\/blog\/why-integrated-governance-matters-a-telecom-transformation-story\/\">Why Integrated Governance Matters: A Telecom Transformation Story<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government Owned Utility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Mining Company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solutions Provider<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wildlife Charity \u2013 <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/confluity_charityleadership-governance-strategy-activity-7384954842361937920-bOCQ?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAC2Mm8BNnWRGhCDmv7ABSe2grEH3zRhzMc\">Post here<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Services &#8211; <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/big-cic.org.uk\/blog\/helping-an-organisation-scale-from-micro-to-medium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Detailed blog here<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Composite Example<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(No Company names are provided to protect for privacy)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Please see below an extract from the session, introducing speakers and outlining their Integrated Governance Examples. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/big-cic.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrankenOrg-Extract.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of FrankenOrg Extract.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-b8cf4f3d-9bd2-43ab-9c95-572920deb4eb\" href=\"https:\/\/big-cic.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrankenOrg-Extract.pdf\">FrankenOrg Extract<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/big-cic.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FrankenOrg-Extract.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-b8cf4f3d-9bd2-43ab-9c95-572920deb4eb\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Panel Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Panel discussed the key elements drawn from these examples &#8211; focusing on what matters most rather than the detail of each case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The pains or expectations each initiative aimed to address<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The level of sponsorship and stakeholder engagement<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The governance and accountability structures involved<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The overall solution design and components applied<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The benefits realised<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overall conclusions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The same structural problems recur across organisations regardless of size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrated governance connects strategy, change, and operations through shared data, consistent accountability, and transparent decision-making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BIG offers a framework for achieving that integration, supported by leadership commitment and cultural change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outcomes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the session, our participants can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognise how BIG addresses pains common to many organisations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the level of sponsorship and engagement needed to launch a BIG initiative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See how BIG components combine in practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appreciate the diversity of scope across different organisations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how protagonists get BIG concepts onto the organisational agenda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hear how others overcame real challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See the significant value BIG offers in improving strategy delivery and governance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Comes Next<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>BIG Body of Knowledge (BOK)<\/strong> provides further guidance on the journey ahead, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First Steps:<\/strong> from interested protagonist to active stakeholder in a change programme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From First Steps to Sustainment:<\/strong> building business cases, implementing components, and embedding culture change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/big-cic.org.uk\/body-of-knowledge\/knowledge-outline\/#1698074597280-543aceac-1990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Introduction to the BIG Journey<\/strong><\/span><\/a><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">:<\/span><\/strong> a framework to navigate the full lifecycle of adoption and integration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watch the Session<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Frankenorg Whole Session\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a5lzC0migBk?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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