As is the case with most websites or intranets it is simply impossible to achieve any long-lasting success without a clearly defined ownership and management structure. Intranet governance provides clarity and rules: namely the titles, roles and responsibilities of its owners, managers, stakeholders and contributors. However, at the heart of a successful model, is a powerful executive with purse strings, supported by a solid intranet team. This presentation discusses how to build an intranet governance model, and the options for doing so.