Ensure that enterprise IT performance and conformance measurement and reporting are transparent, with stakeholders approving the goals and metrics and the necessary remedial actions.
Make sure that the communication to stakeholders is effective and timely and the basis for reporting is established to increase performance, identify areas for improvement, and confirm that IT-related objectives and strategies are in line with the enterprise’s strategy.
EDM05.01 Evaluate stakeholder reporting
requirements.
Continually examine and make judgement on the
current and future requirements for stakeholder
communication and reporting, including both
mandatory reporting requirements (e.g., regulatory)
and communication to other stakeholders. Establish the
principles for communication.
EDM05.02 Direct stakeholder communication
and reporting.
Ensure the establishment of effective stakeholder
communication and reporting, including mechanisms for
ensuring the quality and completeness of information,
oversight of mandatory reporting, and creating a
communication strategy for stakeholders.
EDM05.03 Monitor stakeholder communication.
Monitor the effectiveness of stakeholder
communication. Assess mechanisms for ensuring
accuracy, reliability and effectiveness, and ascertain
whether the requirements of different stakeholders
are met.
Reference: ISACA. (2012). COBIT 5 Enabling Processes. USA: ISACA.