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A Practical Directive Governance POC
A two- to four-week path: baseline scan, pilot rollout PRs, staged expansion, and audit-ready evidence.
Last updated: March 22, 2026
TL;DR
- Week 1: baseline inventory and risk signals across a defined repo set.
- Week 2: pilot rollout PRs against an org template with required reviewers.
- Weeks 3–4: staged expansion plus audit-ready summary of coverage and exceptions.
Week 1 — Baseline scan
Run the OSS scanner (or hosted sync) across an agreed list of repositories. Export findings and capture directive coverage: which instruction surfaces exist, where drift appears, and which security signals fired. Align stakeholders on what "good" looks like for your org baseline.
Week 2 — Pilot rollout
Apply a single template or policy pack to a small cohort. Open reviewable PRs, require CODEOWNERS or equivalent approval, and record merges in your audit trail. Measure PR acceptance and developer friction before widening scope.
Weeks 3–4 — Expand and evidence
Roll forward to additional repositories with staged batches. Produce an evidence pack: directive baseline version, repos reached, open exceptions, and remaining drift. Tie metrics back to coverage and remediation time—not vanity adoption stats.
FAQ
What proves the POC succeeded?
Concrete artifacts: an inventory report, merged pilot PRs, reduced blocking findings, and audit events that show who approved changes—plus owner consensus to continue.