Planetary Nexus Governance
0 General Assembly
General Assembly (GA) is the principal decision-making body of The Global Centre for Risk and Innovation (GCRI). It comprises all members of the GCRI, ensuring a democratic and inclusive approach to decision-making. The GA convenes to discuss and ratify major policies, strategic directions, and critical initiatives that align with GCRI’s mission of fostering resilience, innovation, and sustainable development
Role: The General Assembly (GA) operates as the pinnacle of authority within the GCRI, holding the highest decision-making powers. It is pivotal in shaping the strategic direction and overarching policies of the organization.
Purpose: The primary purpose of the GA is to ensure that the activities and strategic initiatives of the GCRI are closely aligned with its core mission. This includes promoting innovation in risk management, security, privacy, and sustainability across global standards. The GA serves as a platform for collective decision-making, enabling a democratic process that reflects the diverse viewpoints of its global membership.
Decision-Making: Decisions within the GA are made through a structured voting process. Each member is entitled to one vote, with decisions typically reached by a simple majority. However, for critical matters such as statutory amendments or the dissolution of the organization, a supermajority or a higher quorum may be required, ensuring that significant changes are made with broad consensus.
Hierarchy: At the top of the GCRI's hierarchy, the GA has oversight over all organizational bodies, including the GSB, RSBs, NWGs, and TCs. It delegates operational responsibilities to these entities while retaining ultimate authority over strategic decisions.
Sessions and Meetings
Annual Sessions: Scheduled meetings where members review progress, set agendas for the coming year, and vote on strategic initiatives.
Special Sessions: Convened to address urgent or significant organizational matters requiring immediate attention from the membership.
Policy Draft Procedure
Proposal Submission: Members or committees submit policy proposals to the GA for consideration.
Review and Discussion: Proposals are reviewed, discussed, and possibly amended in committee sessions or through the collaboration platform before being presented to the GA.
Voting: The GA votes on the final draft of the policy, with approval based on the established voting criteria.
Relations to Other Bodies: The GA maintains a dynamic relationship with other GCRI bodies:
Global Stewardship Board (GSB): The GA elects members of the GSB and reviews its reports, ensuring that the GSB's activities align with the strategic directions set by the GA.
Regional Stewardship Boards (RSBs) and National Working Groups (NWGs): The GA receives input and feedback from RSBs and NWGs, incorporating regional and national perspectives into global strategies.
Technical Councils (TCs): The GA approves the creation of TCs and their major outputs, integrating specialized technical work into the broader organizational framework.
Central Bureau (CB) and CEO: The GA oversees the work of the CB and the CEO, ensuring operational activities support the GCRI’s strategic goals.
- Highest decision-making body.
- Ratifies major policies, strategic directions, and critical initiatives.
- Final approval for amendments to GCRI’s statutes and foundational documents.
- The GA ensures democratic and inclusive decision-making.
- It operates on a consensus basis, reflecting the collective will of all members.
- The GA’s decisions guide the overall strategic direction of GCRI.
0 Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees (BoT) is responsible for ensuring the long-term stability, integrity, and adherence to the mission and values of the GCRI. Composed of distinguished experts and industry leaders, the BoT provides oversight and strategic guidance, approving budgets, overseeing financial health, and ensuring the effective implementation of GCRI’s policies and strategic plans. The Central Bureau (CB) acts as the administrative and operational hub of GCRI, coordinating day-to-day activities and managing resources. The CB ensures the seamless execution of GCRI’s initiatives, providing logistical support, managing finances, and facilitating communication across the organization. It is led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who oversees its operations and ensures alignment with GCRI’s strategic goals. The Stewardship Committee (SC) facilitates the alignment of strategic initiatives and operational activities within GCRI. It plays a crucial role in ensuring cohesion between GCRI’s strategic vision and its operations
Role: The Board of Trustees (BoT) serves as a critical governance body within the GCRI, entrusted with ensuring the organization's long-term stability, integrity, and adherence to its mission and values.
Purpose: The BoT's primary purpose is to provide oversight and strategic guidance to the GCRI's operations and to safeguard the organization's assets and reputation. It acts as a steward of the GCRI's vision, ensuring that strategic initiatives and policies are effectively implemented and aligned with the organization's goals.
Decision-Making: Decision-making within the BoT is conducted through a collaborative and consensus-driven process, with trustees working together to reach decisions that are in the best interest of the GCRI. Decisions are typically made by majority vote, with the BoT chair having the tie-breaking vote in cases of deadlock.
Hierarchy: The BoT operates under the authority of the GA and is accountable to the GA for its actions and decisions. While it has significant autonomy in managing certain aspects of the GCRI's operations, major strategic and policy decisions are subject to GA approval.
Sessions and Meetings: The BoT holds regular meetings to review the GCRI's progress, discuss strategic initiatives, and address operational issues. These meetings include:
Quarterly Meetings: Regularly scheduled sessions to oversee the GCRI's operations and make necessary decisions.
Special Meetings: Convened as needed to address urgent or significant matters outside the normal meeting schedule.
Policy Draft Procedure: The BoT plays a key role in the development and review of policy drafts before they are presented to the GA for approval. This involves:
Initial Review: Policies proposed by various committees or the executive team are initially reviewed by the BoT.
Recommendations: The BoT may provide recommendations for revisions or endorse policies for GA approval.
Final Approval: While the BoT can recommend policies, final approval rests with the GA.
Relations to Other Bodies
Global Stewardship Board (GSB) and Specialized Leadership Board (SLB): The BoT collaborates with these boards to ensure strategic alignment and operational efficiency.
Regional Stewardship Boards (RSBs) and National Working Groups (NWGs): The BoT considers input from RSBs and NWGs to ensure that regional and national perspectives are incorporated into the GCRI's strategic planning.
Central Bureau (CB) and CEO: The BoT works closely with the CB and the CEO, providing oversight, guidance, and support to ensure the effective execution of GCRI's operational activities.
- Provides oversight and strategic guidance.
- Approves budgets and oversees financial health.
- Ensures adherence to GCRI’s mission and values.
- Distinguished experts, industry leaders, and key stakeholders.
- Members are elected by the General Assembly.
- The BoT ensures the long-term stability and integrity of GCRI.
- It plays a crucial role in strategic planning and governance.
- The BoT works closely with the Global Stewardship Board to align financial and strategic goals.
0 Global Stewardship Board (GSB)
Global Stewardship Board (GSB) provides strategic oversight and guidance for the GCRI's activities, ensuring alignment with its mission. The GSB is tasked with setting strategic objectives, reviewing progress, and making critical decisions that drive GCRI’s initiatives forward. It ensures that all activities are conducted in line with the organization’s values and long-term goals.
Role: The Global Stewardship Board (GSB) plays a pivotal role in steering the GCRI towards achieving its mission of leading innovation in risk management, security, privacy, and sustainability. It acts as the strategic oversight body ensuring the organization's activities are aligned with its goals.
Purpose: The purpose of the GSB is to guide the strategic direction of the GCRI, making critical decisions on policies, strategies, and priorities. It ensures that the GCRI's efforts in research, development, and policy formulation are effectively coordinated and support the organization's mission.
Selection and Representation Process
The selection process for each RSB is designed to be both inclusive and representative, ensuring that each board reflects the geographical and sector-specific diversity of the region it represents:
Nomination and Screening: Candidates for each leadership board are nominated based on their expertise, experience, and contributions to their respective fields. A preliminary screening process by Central Bureau (CB) evaluates these nominations against set criteria to ensure candidates meet the high standards of GCRI.
Balanced Representation: To ensure a balanced representation from each country within the region, the RSB employs a quota system that aligns with the number of countries in the region. For instance, if RSB Africa represents 54 countries, the aim would be to have at least one representative from each country across the five boards, distributed to ensure expertise and sector coverage.
Election and Appointment: Post-nomination, a transparent election or appointment process takes place, where existing board members and stakeholders have a say in finalizing the membership. This ensures that all appointments are made fairly and with consensus.
Integration into RSB: Once elected, members from each Leadership Board participate in the larger RSB. From the total pool of 100 members, a core group of 20 is strategically selected to ensure a broad range of expertise and representation. This core group includes chairs from each of the five boards, who also join the GCRI Trustees and the Stewardship Committee.
Role of Chairs: Each board chair not only leads their specific board but also represents their board in the overarching RSB structure. Chairs play a crucial role in strategic decision-making and integration of board activities with the wider goals of the RSB.
Hierarchy: The GSB operates at the highest level of the GCRI's governance structure, directly below the General Assembly (GA), to which it is accountable. It works in close coordination with other boards and committees to ensure strategic alignment across the organization.
Sessions and Meetings
Regular Sessions: The GSB meets regularly, at least quarterly, to discuss strategic matters, review progress, and make necessary decisions.
Annual Strategic Review: A comprehensive session is held annually to evaluate the GCRI's strategic direction, review achievements, and set priorities for the coming year.
Special Sessions: Convened as needed to address urgent strategic issues or opportunities.
Policy Draft Procedure
Initiation: Policy drafts may originate from various sources within the GCRI, including the Specialized Leadership Board (SLB), Regional Stewardship Boards (RSBs), or National Working Groups (NWGs).
Review and Revision: The GSB reviews policy drafts, suggesting revisions and improvements to ensure they align with the GCRI's strategic goals.
Approval: Once refined, policies are either approved by the GSB or forwarded to the General Assembly for final approval, depending on the nature of the policy.
Relations to Other Bodies
Coordination with the SLB: The GSB works closely with the SLB to ensure that technical and research activities are strategically aligned with the GCRI's overall goals.
Support to the CEO and Central Bureau: The GSB provides strategic guidance and support to the CEO and the Central Bureau, facilitating the execution of GCRI's operational plans.
Engagement with RSBs and NWGs: The GSB takes into account insights and feedback from RSBs and NWGs, ensuring global perspectives are incorporated into strategic decisions.
Interaction with the General Assembly: The GSB reports to the GA, presenting strategic plans, policy decisions, and progress reports for review and ratification.
- Approve the GCRI's strategic plan and major initiatives, setting the direction for its work.
- Oversee the development and implementation of global standards and normative frameworks.
- Endorse partnerships and collaborations with other organizations and entities.
- Approve budgets and major financial decisions, ensuring the GCRI's resources are allocated effectively.
- Appoint, oversee, and review the performance of the CEO and other key executive roles.
- Decision-Making: Decision-making within the GSB is based on a consensus-driven approach, with members working collaboratively to arrive at decisions that further the GCRI's objectives. Votes are typically cast when consensus cannot be reached, with each member having equal voting rights.
- Senior leaders from NACs.
- Chars of RSBs, Committees and Councils
- The GSB ensures that all activities align with GCRI’s mission.
- It coordinates closely with Regional Stewardship Boards (RSBs) and other governing bodies.
- The GSB plays a key role in shaping the strategic focus and priorities of GCRI.
0 Regional Stewardship Boards (RSBs)
Regional Stewardship Boards (RSBs) serve as the regional governance arms of GCRI, adapting and implementing global strategies within specific geographical areas. RSBs bridge the gap between global directives and local execution, ensuring that GCRI’s initiatives are relevant and impactful in diverse regional contexts. They facilitate regional collaboration and engagement among local communities
Role: The Regional Stewardship Boards (RSBs) serve as the regional governance arms of the GCRI, ensuring that its global mission and objectives are effectively adapted and implemented within specific geographical areas. They act as a bridge between global directives and local execution, tailoring GCRI's strategies to regional needs and contexts.
Purpose: RSBs aim to foster regional engagement, collaboration, and innovation in risk management, security, privacy, and sustainability. They facilitate the integration of regional perspectives into GCRI's global initiatives, enhancing the relevance and impact of its work across diverse contexts.
Decision-Making: Decision-making within RSBs is collaborative, aiming for consensus among members to ensure decisions reflect regional needs and align with GCRI's global mission. When necessary, decisions are made through voting, with each member having an equal vote.
Hierarchy: RSBs operate under the strategic guidance of the Global Stewardship Board (GSB) and coordinate closely with National Working Groups (NWGs) within their region. They report to the GSB, ensuring their activities are aligned with the GCRI's overall strategic direction.
Sessions and Meetings
Regular Meetings: RSBs meet regularly to discuss regional implementation of GCRI initiatives, monitor progress, and address regional challenges.
Strategic Planning Sessions: Annually, RSBs conduct strategic planning sessions to align regional activities with GCRI's global objectives and identify key regional priorities.
Ad Hoc Meetings: Convened as needed to address urgent or specific regional issues, opportunities, or collaborations.
Policy Draft Procedure
Regional Adaptation: RSBs adapt global policies and strategies to regional contexts, drafting region-specific guidelines and initiatives.
Consultation and Feedback: Draft policies and strategies are circulated among NWGs for consultation and feedback, ensuring inclusivity and relevance.
Regional Approval: RSBs review and approve regional policies and strategies, which are then submitted to the GSB for final endorsement.
Relations to Other Bodies
Collaboration with NWGs: RSBs work closely with NWGs to facilitate the local implementation of global standards and initiatives, encouraging active participation and contribution from all regional stakeholders.
Feedback to the GSB: RSBs provide valuable regional insights and feedback to the GSB, ensuring that global strategies are informed by local realities and challenges.
Engagement with Specialized Leadership Boards (SLBs): RSBs coordinate with SLBs to ensure that technical and research activities within the region support the GCRI's strategic objectives and leverage regional expertise.
Interaction with the Central Bureau (CB): RSBs collaborate with the CB and CEO for operational support, guidance, and resources necessary for executing regional activities effectively.
- Adapt and implement GCRI's global strategies and initiatives to suit regional needs and opportunities.
- Propose regional projects and initiatives for GCRI's consideration and support.
- Facilitate regional collaboration among National Working Groups (NWGs), academia, industry, and government entities.
- Represent the GCRI in regional forums, events, and discussions, promoting its mission and objectives.
- Provide feedback and insights to the Global Stewardship Board (GSB) on regional challenges, opportunities, and progress.
Regional experts, local leaders, and representatives from various sectors within the region.
- RSBs ensure that global initiatives are relevant and impactful in regional contexts.
- They act as a bridge between global directives and local execution.
- RSBs report to the GSB, ensuring regional activities align with global strategies.
0 Specialized Leadership BoardS (SLBs)
Specialized Leadership BoardS (SLBs) focuses on the technical and thematic areas of risk management, security, privacy, and sustainability. The SLB oversees the development and execution of GCRI’s technical strategy, ensuring that all initiatives are based on cutting-edge research and best practices. It collaborates closely with other technical entities within GCRI to drive innovation and excellence. SLBs collaborate with National Advisory Councils (NACs) as the principal forums for technical and strategic consultation at the national level. NACs play a crucial role in the decision-making process at both the Regional Stewardship Board (RSB) and Global Stewardship Board (GSB) levels. They provide insights, feedback, and recommendations to ensure that national perspectives are incorporated into GCRI’s global strategies
Role: The Specialized Leadership Board (SLB) operates as the expert advisory and decision-making body within the GCRI, focusing on the technical and thematic areas of risk management, security, privacy, and sustainability. It oversees the development and implementation of GCRI's technical initiatives and standards, ensuring they are aligned with cutting-edge research and global best practices.
Purpose: The SLB's primary purpose is to guide the GCRI's strategic direction in research, development, and standardization efforts. It aims to ensure that GCRI's work remains at the forefront of technological and methodological advancements, fostering innovation and excellence in its fields of focus.
Decision-Making: Decisions within the SLB are made through a collaborative process aimed at consensus. When consensus cannot be reached, decisions are made by majority vote. The SLB ensures that its decisions are data-driven, evidence-based, and aligned with GCRI’s overarching goals.
Hierarchy: The SLB reports directly to the Global Stewardship Board (GSB), providing technical guidance and recommendations that shape GCRI’s global strategy. It also collaborates closely with Regional Stewardship Boards (RSBs) and National Working Groups (NWGs) to facilitate the integration of technical initiatives at all levels of the organization.
Sessions and Meetings
Quarterly Meetings: The SLB meets quarterly to review ongoing projects, discuss new initiatives, and monitor the progress of technical work within the GCRI.
Annual Technical Review: An annual session is held to evaluate the impact of GCRI’s technical initiatives, align them with global trends and challenges, and set priorities for the coming year.
Special Sessions: Special sessions are convened as needed to address urgent technical developments, changes in global standards, or to launch new technical councils or divisions.
Policy Draft Procedure
Initiation: Technical policies and standards are initiated based on emerging needs, research findings, or stakeholder inputs.
Drafting: SLB members, leveraging their expertise, draft policies and standards, which are then circulated among relevant TCs and TMDs for feedback.
Approval: After incorporating feedback, the SLB finalizes and approves the drafts before submitting them to the GSB for ratification.
Relations to Other Bodies
Technical Councils and Divisions: The SLB directly oversees and guides the work of Technical Councils (TCs) and Technical Management Divisions (TMDs), ensuring their activities are aligned with GCRI’s strategic objectives.
Global Stewardship Board (GSB): The SLB advises the GSB on technical matters, influencing the overall strategic direction of the GCRI.
Regional and National Entities: Through collaboration with RSBs and NWGs, the SLB ensures the global applicability and regional adaptability of technical standards and initiatives.
Central Bureau (CB): The SLB works in coordination with the CB and CEO to operationalize its decisions, leveraging the organizational infrastructure for effective implementation.
- Focuses on technical and thematic areas of risk management, security, privacy, and sustainability.
- Oversees the development and execution of GCRI’s technical strategy.
Leading experts from academia, industry, government, and civil society.
- The SLB ensures initiatives are based on cutting-edge research and best practices.
- It collaborates closely with Technical Councils (TCs) and other technical entities within GCRI.
- The SLB reports to the GSB, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
0 National Working Groups (NWGs)
National Working Groups (NWGs) facilitate the local implementation of global standards and policies, acting as liaisons between GCRI's global objectives and national priorities. NWGs ensure that GCRI’s initiatives are tailored to meet the unique needs and challenges of different countries, promoting local engagement and collaboration in risk management, security, and sustainability efforts
Role: National Working Groups (NWGs) serve as the foundational pillars of the GCRI at the national level, facilitating the local implementation of global standards, research initiatives, and policy recommendations. They act as liaisons between the GCRI's global objectives and national priorities in the fields of risk management, security, privacy, and sustainability.
Purpose: The purpose of NWGs is to adapt and promote GCRI's global initiatives within local contexts, ensuring that international standards and research findings are effectively translated into national practices. They also gather insights and feedback from local stakeholders, contributing to the global knowledge base of the GCRI.
Decision-Making: Decision-making within NWGs is based on consensus, reflecting the collective input of all members. When consensus is not achievable, decisions are made through majority vote, ensuring that the group’s actions remain aligned with national interests and GCRI’s overarching objectives.
Hierarchy: NWGs operate under the guidance of Regional Stewardship Boards (RSBs) and in coordination with the Global Stewardship Board (GSB) and Specialized Leadership Board (SLB), ensuring their activities contribute to GCRI’s global mission and are informed by the latest international developments.
Sessions and Meetings
Regular Meetings: NWGs hold regular meetings to discuss ongoing projects, review global updates from GCRI, and plan local initiatives.
Annual National Symposium: An annual event that gathers all NWG members to share achievements, discuss challenges, and set priorities for the upcoming year in alignment with GCRI’s strategic goals.
Stakeholder Engagement Sessions: Frequent meetings with local stakeholders to ensure the relevance and impact of GCRI initiatives at the national level.
Policy Draft Procedure
Local Needs Assessment: Initiating policy drafts based on local requirements and challenges identified through stakeholder engagement.
Collaborative Drafting: Drafting policy recommendations and standards adaptations in collaboration with local experts and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with GCRI’s global standards.
Review and Approval: Submitting drafts to RSBs for preliminary review, followed by final approval from the SLB and GSB, integrating local initiatives into the GCRI’s global framework.
Relations to Other Bodies
Regional Stewardship Boards (RSBs): NWGs coordinate closely with RSBs to ensure regional alignment and support for local initiatives.
Specialized Leadership Board (SLB) and Global Stewardship Board (GSB): NWGs provide critical feedback and insights to these boards, influencing the development and adaptation of global standards and research priorities.
Technical Councils (TCs) and Management Board (MB): NWGs collaborate with TCs and the MB to implement and monitor technical projects and initiatives at the national level.
Central Bureau (CB): NWGs work in alignment with the operational and strategic guidance from the CB and CEO, leveraging organizational resources to maximize the impact of national initiatives.
- Advocate for and facilitate the adoption of GCRI standards and practices within national frameworks.
- Conduct research and development projects aligned with GCRI's global initiatives, tailored to local needs.
- Provide feedback and insights to the GCRI's Specialized Leadership Board (SLB) and Regional Stewardship Boards (RSBs) on the applicability and impact of global initiatives.
- Organize national events, workshops, and seminars to disseminate GCRI's findings and promote collaboration among local stakeholders.
National experts, industry representatives, government officials, and civil society members.
- NWGs tailor GCRI’s initiatives to meet the unique needs of different countries.
- They promote local engagement and collaboration in risk management and sustainability efforts.
- NWGs report to the RSBs and collaborate with National Advisory Councils (NACs).
0 Bioregional Assemblies
Bioregional Assemblies at GCRI represent the grassroots voice, engaging directly with community stakeholders. These assemblies ensure that local insights and needs are reflected in GCRI’s operations, fostering community-centric initiatives and contributing valuable feedback to higher governance levels for truly inclusive decision-making
The establishment of Nexus Competence Cells (NCCs) represents a strategic initiative by the Global Centre for Risk and Innovation (GCRI) to foster innovation and collaboration in tackling global challenges. NCCs serve as interdisciplinary hubs situated within academic institutions, leveraging the rich resources and intellectual capital of universities to advance research and development in areas critical to GCRI's mission. This document outlines the comprehensive procedures for establishing, operating, and sustaining NCCs within the GCRI framework.
Establishment and Objectives
Purpose: NCCs aim to utilize the academic environment to drive innovation and practical solutions in sustainability, public health, and other areas aligned with GCRI’s strategic goals.
Primary Objectives:
- Innovation and Collaboration: To foster a collaborative environment that encourages the development of innovative solutions to global challenges.
- Knowledge Integration: To integrate academic research with practical applications, ensuring that theoretical advancements are translated into real-world impacts.
- Capacity Building: To enhance the capabilities of academic institutions and their stakeholders to engage effectively in global development initiatives.
Governance Structure
Each NCC will operate under a governance structure that includes representatives from GCRI and the host university. This structure ensures strategic alignment with GCRI’s global objectives while respecting the host university's academic freedom and institutional priorities.
Leadership: Each NCC's leadership will consist of a Chair appointed jointly by GCRI and the host university and a management committee comprising members from various disciplines relevant to the NCC’s focus areas.
Resource Utilization
Infrastructure: NCCs will utilize existing university infrastructures, such as labs, research centers, and technological resources, to minimize redundancy and optimize resource allocation.
Multidisciplinary Resources: NCCs will employ a multidisciplinary approach to address complex glocal issues effectively by drawing on diverse academic departments.
Engagement and Technology Integration
Collaboration Mechanisms:
- Academic and Student Engagement: NCCs will actively engage with academic departments and student organizations to foster an environment of learning and innovation.
- Technology Deployment: NCCs will implement cutting-edge tools like Nexus Accelerators to facilitate the rapid development and deployment of innovative solutions.
Operational Procedures
Partner Identification and Integration:
- Strategic Selection: Partners and collaborators will be selected based on their alignment with GCRI’s mission and the strategic value they bring to the NCC.
- Integration Process: Partners will be integrated into NCC operations through joint projects, collaborative research initiatives, and shared resource platforms.
Infrastructure Setup:
- Resource Allocation: Necessary resources, both technological and physical, will be allocated based on the specific needs identified during the strategic planning phase.
- Customization: Infrastructure will be customized to support the unique activities and projects of each NCC, ensuring flexibility and adaptability to changing needs.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Broad Engagement Strategy: NCCs will implement strategies to engage a wide array of stakeholders, including industry experts, government officials, and civil society, to ensure that innovations are grounded in societal needs.
- Continuous Interaction: Engagement will be maintained through regular meetings, workshops, and collaborative platforms, fostering an ongoing dialogue with all relevant parties.
Workshops and Education:
- Systems Innovation Workshops: Regular workshops will be conducted to identify viable projects, set strategic directions, and promote public-private-planet partnerships.
- Educational Programs: Continuous educational efforts will be undertaken to keep all stakeholders informed about global developments and involved in the innovation process.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Performance Metrics: Clear performance metrics will be established to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of NCC activities on both local and global scales.
Continuous Improvement: Feedback mechanisms will be implemented to gather insights from all stakeholders, allowing for ongoing evaluation and improvement of NCC operations.
0 Technical Management Divisions (TMDs)
Technical Management Divisions (TMDs) manage and execute the organization's technical projects and research activities. TMDs are composed of specialized teams that focus on specific technical domains, ensuring the effective implementation of GCRI’s technical strategies. They play a key role in advancing GCRI’s research agenda and developing innovative solutions to global risks
Role: Technical Management Divisions (TMD) are specialized operational units within the GCRI, focused on managing and executing the organization's technical projects and research activities. These divisions play a crucial role in advancing GCRI's mission in risk management, security, privacy, and sustainability through innovative research and development.
Purpose: The primary purpose of the TMDs is to ensure the effective implementation of GCRI's technical strategies and initiatives. They are responsible for overseeing the development and application of standards, conducting cutting-edge research, and fostering innovation across all technical domains of the organization.
Decision-Making: Decision-making within TMDs is primarily led by the Division Director, with input from team members and in accordance with the strategic directives set by the SLB and GSB. Projects and initiatives are selected based on their potential impact, alignment with GCRI's mission, and available resources.
Hierarchy: TMDs report directly to the Specialized Leadership Board (SLB), which coordinates the technical oversight of the GCRI. The SLB councils provides strategic guidance and approves major projects and initiatives proposed by the TMDs. The TMDs also interact with the Management Board (MB) for operational support and resource allocation.
Sessions and Meetings
Technical Review Meetings: Regular sessions to discuss ongoing projects, technical challenges, and research findings.
Strategic Alignment Sessions: Meetings with the SLB to ensure projects align with GCRI's overall technical strategy and priorities.
Collaboration Workshops: Engagements with external partners, industry stakeholders, and other GCRI divisions to foster innovation and share knowledge.
Policy Draft Procedure
Technical Policy Development: TMDs draft technical policies and standards based on research findings and industry best practices.
Stakeholder Engagement: Involving relevant stakeholders in the drafting process for comprehensive feedback and validation.
SLB and GSB Approval: Proposing new policies and standards to the SLB for initial review, followed by final approval from the GSB.
Relations to Other Bodies
Guidance from SLB: TMDs receive strategic direction and approval from the SLB for their technical projects and initiatives.
Operational Support from MB: Coordination with the MB ensures that TMDs have the necessary resources and operational support to carry out their activities.
Collaboration with NWGs: TMDs work closely with National Working Groups (NWGs) to disseminate standards, gather local insights, and adapt projects to regional needs.
Interaction with Central Bureau (CB): The TMDs rely on the CB for administrative support, including project documentation, communication, and logistics.
Manage and execute technical projects and research activities.
Specialized teams focused on specific technical domains.
- TMDs ensure effective implementation of GCRI’s technical strategies.
- They play a key role in advancing GCRI’s research agenda and developing innovative solutions.
- TMDs report to the SLB and collaborate with Principal Researchers and Lead Principal Software Engineers.
