Diagram

Vendor Governance Loop Diagram

A simple governance loop for outsourced services: measure, review, decide, act, and document.

MeasureReviewDecideActDocumentRepeat

Plain-English version

1. Measure

Define this step before moving to the next decision point.

2. Review

Define this step before moving to the next decision point.

3. Decide

Define this step before moving to the next decision point.

4. Act

Define this step before moving to the next decision point.

5. Document

Define this step before moving to the next decision point.

6. Repeat

Define this step before moving to the next decision point.

How to use this diagram

Use this page in planning meetings when people are jumping too quickly to vendor names or price. A visual sequence helps bring the conversation back to readiness, scope, accountability, and review.