Released in March 2021, ISO 21500:2021 ("Project, programme and portfolio management — Context and concepts") provides a high-level, foundational framework for organizational project management, replacing the 2012 version. This updated standard shifts focus from specific processes to overarching principles, governance, and strategy, with detailed project processes moved to ISO 21502:2020. Purchase the full standard or review the scope on the ISO Store.
Assemble project leaders and use Annex A of the PDF to tailor processes for small, medium, and large projects. iso 21500 pdf 2021 upd