An information governance (IG) program specifies decision rights and accountability for managing an organization's information assets. It helps organizations effectively use information to achieve goals while mitigating risks. Key benefits of IG include regulatory compliance, security, efficiency gains, and better decision making. Getting an IG program started requires identifying stakeholders, building support from champions, developing practical technological and process components, and managing change. Long term success requires high-level buy-in, effective internal communication, ensuring the program is workable in practice, managing conflicts, and sustained commitment over time.