Transparency Versus Interpretability

ERA XII — Open Questions (Non-Prescriptive)
Governance Practice
2025

Information availability alone does not create trust.

What Happened

Financial reports, disclosures, and legal compliance may satisfy formal requirements while still leaving stakeholders unable to interpret decisions meaningfully.

Why It Matters Today

Interpretability—not disclosure volume—is now the trust currency.

Related Patterns

Pattern 4: Transparency vs. Interpretability
Pattern 8: Procedural Legitimacy vs. Trust

Related Governance Themes

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

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