Transparency Requests Shift from Data to Rationale

ERA X — Modern Transparency, Labor, & Accountability Expectations
Governance Practice
2018

Stakeholders wanted explanations—not just numbers.

What Happened

Shareholders increasingly asked why decisions were made, not just what the outcomes were. Technical compliance alone felt insufficient.

Why It Matters Today

Governance legitimacy depends on narrative clarity, not disclosure volume.

Related Patterns

Pattern 4: Transparency vs. Interpretability
Pattern 9: Education Gaps

Related Governance Themes

‍ Transparency Around Decision-Making Processes
Plain-Language Summaries for Shareholders

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