ISO 37000:2021
Governance of organizations — Guidance
This document gives guidance on the governance of organizations. It provides principles and key aspects of practices to guide governing bodies and governing groups on how to meet their responsibilities so that the organizations they govern can fulfil their purpose. It is also intended for stakeholders involved in, or impacted by, the organization and its governance.
It is applicable to all organizations regardless of type, size, location, structure or purpose.
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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
3.1 Governance and organization
3.2 Principles and outcomes
3.3 Roles
4 The governance of organizations
4.1 General
4.2 Integrated governance
4.2.1 General
4.2.2 Governance and delegation
4.2.3 Governance and management
4.2.4 Governance and sustainability
4.2.5 Governance and stakeholders
4.3 The governing body
4.3.1 Composition and structure
4.3.2 Competence
5 Overview
6 Principles of governance
6.1 Purpose
6.1.1 Principle
6.1.2 Rationale
6.1.3 Key aspects of practice
6.2 Value generation
6.2.1 Principle
6.2.2 Rationale
6.2.3 Key aspects of practice
6.3 Strategy
6.3.1 Principle
6.3.2 Rationale
6.3.3 Key aspects of practice
6.4 Oversight
6.4.1 Principle
6.4.2 Rationale
6.4.3 Key aspects of practice
6.5 Accountability
6.5.1 Principle
6.5.2 Rationale
6.5.3 Key aspects of practice
6.6 Stakeholder engagement
6.6.1 Principle
6.6.2 Rationale
6.6.3 Key aspects of practice
6.7 Leadership
6.7.1 Principle
6.7.2 Rationale
6.7.3 Key aspects of practice
6.8 Data and decisions
6.8.1 Principle
6.8.2 Rationale
6.8.3 Key aspects of practice
6.9 Risk governance
6.9.1 Principle
6.9.2 Rationale
6.9.3 Key aspects of practice
6.10 Social responsibility
6.10.1 Principle
6.10.2 Rationale
6.10.3 Key aspects of practice
6.11 Viability and performance over time
6.11.1 Principle
6.11.2 Rationale
6.11.3 Key aspects of practice
Bibliography
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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
3.1 Governance and organization
3.2 Principles and outcomes
3.3 Roles
4 The governance of organizations
4.1 General
4.2 Integrated governance
4.2.1 General
4.2.2 Governance and delegation
4.2.3 Governance and management
4.2.4 Governance and sustainability
4.2.5 Governance and stakeholders
4.3 The governing body
4.3.1 Composition and structure
4.3.2 Competence
5 Overview
6 Principles of governance
6.1 Purpose
6.1.1 Principle
6.1.2 Rationale
6.1.3 Key aspects of practice
6.2 Value generation
6.2.1 Principle
6.2.2 Rationale
6.2.3 Key aspects of practice
6.3 Strategy
6.3.1 Principle
6.3.2 Rationale
6.3.3 Key aspects of practice
6.4 Oversight
6.4.1 Principle
6.4.2 Rationale
6.4.3 Key aspects of practice
6.5 Accountability
6.5.1 Principle
6.5.2 Rationale
6.5.3 Key aspects of practice
6.6 Stakeholder engagement
6.6.1 Principle
6.6.2 Rationale
6.6.3 Key aspects of practice
6.7 Leadership
6.7.1 Principle
6.7.2 Rationale
6.7.3 Key aspects of practice
6.8 Data and decisions
6.8.1 Principle
6.8.2 Rationale
6.8.3 Key aspects of practice
6.9 Risk governance
6.9.1 Principle
6.9.2 Rationale
6.9.3 Key aspects of practice
6.10 Social responsibility
6.10.1 Principle
6.10.2 Rationale
6.10.3 Key aspects of practice
6.11 Viability and performance over time
6.11.1 Principle
6.11.2 Rationale
6.11.3 Key aspects of practice
Bibliography