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# Conclusion
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 Governance is a critical ingredient of successful cloud transformation efforts. Effective governance will help you accelerate and orchestrate your cloud initiatives while maximizing organizational benefits and minimizing transformation-related risks. Implementing the seven capabilities described in this paper will help you identify and remove blockers, reach alignment on goals, progress, and achievements, and ultimately accelerate organizational change.