Weolcan Cloud Governance Framework 2.1
The Weolcan Cloud Governance Framework (WCGF) is a set of activities, processes and concepts. Prepare, facilitate and sustain the transition to the cloud according to your strategic objectives with five focus areas. The WCGF was developed bij Weolcan, now a part of Rapid Circle. In the near future, the framework will be rebranded to align with the Rapid Circle format.
Start Your Cloud Governance Journey
Framework Overview
How to get started?
Start with priority setting and perform initial implementations for each prioritised building block. You do so by addressing the process, equipping the people with knowledge and selecting supporting tools. Start small, revisit priorities regularly and adapt the pace if necessary.
Key terms in the framework
categories
The categories cover all aspects of cloud transformation and are equally important in accomplishing the journey. Each category consists of multiple capabilities.
capabilities
Capabilities represent what an organisation should be capable of to master the journey. The objective of each capability describes the ultimate outcome to be realised by implementing building blocks.
building blocks
A building block covers a cohesive work package enabling organisations to build capabilities. Each building block starts with an objective, followed by a detailed description of its content, leading to a set of initial and recurring activities.
Go Deeper
Explore each category in more depth
category
strategy
Providing cloud strategy execution aligned with strategic business drivers, general IT strategy and sourcing strategy
cloud strategy development
Defining and maintaining ready to execute and substantiated cloud strategy that contributes to the strategic business objectives of the organisation
cloud strategy execution
Maintaining a desired speed of cloud adoption and digital transformation according to the cloud strategy and KPIs
strategic sourcing
Realising the optimal mix of cloud services, products and suppliers according to cloud strategy
building blocks
cs development
business strategy alignment
cs development
strategy execution planning
cs development
strategic value identification
cs execution
strategic value tracking
cs execution
stakeholder management
cs execution
agile enterprise architecture
strategic sourcing
cloud sourcing strategy
strategic sourcing
partner selection & contracting
strategic sourcing
partner alignment
category
business
Involving the business in cloud transition, supporting them in adopting new cloud solutions to increase business value
capabilities
business support
Creating cooperation amongst DevOps and value teams, IT, and the various cloud stakeholders to automate processes, and spread knowledge and competences so that the CCoE becomes obsolete
cloud solution management
Supporting the deployment, change management and policy compliance of applications, infrastructure and services using automation pipelines by autonomously operating business teams
cloud services & supplier management
Acquiring full control of the cloud services provided by the CCoE and those supplied by external services and suppliers
building blocks
business support
financial reporting & forecasting
business support
cloud proof of concept & proof of value
business support
cloud migration support
business support
compliance & risk management
cloud solution mgmt
cloud solution development
cloud solution mgmt
cost control & optimisation
cloud solution mgmt
cloud vendor support
cloud solution mgmt
deployment automation
cs & supplier mgmt
cloud procurement
cs & supplier mgmt
cloud service analytics & reporting
cs & supplier mgmt
CCoE services portfolio management
cs & supplier mgmt
cloud contract management
category
organisation
Facilitating an organisational structure that enables successful cloud use and building up necessary cloud knowledge and capabilities
capabilities
knowledge management
Enhancing and embedding organisation wide cloud expertise, proactively and continuously, so that a CCoE is not needed anymore for that purpose
organisation development
Reorganising teams, mandates and responsibilities, the way of working within and amongst those teams, so that competences and talents are optimally used
building blocks
What is your cloud maturity? Get insight into where your focus should be across six key areas.
category
platform
Designing, building and continuously improving the cloud platform (including landing zones, IAM, connectivity and integration) for the sole purpose of serving the business
capabilities
platform development
Providing for an effective and efficient cloud platform that is designed according to the guidelines and principles which is flexible with a high level of self service opportunities
platform operations
Enabling the business to increase innovation in a controlled way by providing a platform so the operational processes are automated as much as possible
security operations
Providing fully automated tooling, reporting and recovery in the area of security and compliance of the cloud platform and the solutions it serves
building blocks
platform development
platform design & build
platform development
reference architectures
platform development
enterprise architecture alignment
platform operations
incident prevention & resolution
platform operations
release & change management
platform operations
disaster recovery testing
security operations
identity & access management
security operations
SecOps & threat management
category
culture
Fostering a culture where innovativeness leads, people learn and adapt quickly, responsibility and autonomy are embraced, and business & IT work seamlessly
capabilities
innovative leadership
Developing leadership styles that are based on a validated mission and vision allowing for continuous innovation
change management
Creating common ground for digital transformation and cloud transition
Cloud Governance RASCI
A tactical model to implement cloud governance
When working with our framework, it is crucial that all stakeholders within your organisation know who is responsible for each building block, and which people should be informed or consulted.
The RASCI model is a great way to identify roles and responsibilities per building block and makes sure that all people involved know what to do and whom to talk to if they have questions.
Learn more about the Cloud Governance RASCI model.