ISO DIS 21500

Description / Abstract: This International Standard provides overarching guidance for project management.

This International Standard may be used by any type of organization, including public, private or community organizations, and to any type of project, irrespective of complexity, size, or duration.

This International Standard provides a high-level description of the concepts and processes that are considered to form sound practice in project management.

This International Standard places projects in the context of programmes and project portfolios. It does not provide detailed guidance on the management of programmes and project portfolios. Topics pertaining to general management disciplines are addressed only as they relate to project management.