Use the PDF to build a half-day workshop focusing on differences from ISO 21500:2012. Emphasize that this is now a , not a process manual.
Each process description in ISO 21500 covers: purpose; expected project management outputs/outcomes; main activities; typical inputs and outputs; roles commonly involved; and guidance on tailoring. iso 21500 pdf 2021 upd
| Aspect | ISO 21500:2012 | ISO 21502:2020 | |--------|----------------|----------------| | | 5 (Initiating, Planning, Implementing, Controlling, Closing) | 4 (Initiating, Planning, Implementing, Controlling → note: monitoring and controlling merged) | | Subject areas | 10 | 16 (added: issues, transitions, benefits, etc.) | | Stakeholder management | Brief mention | Dedicated clause with specific activities | | Governance | High-level | Detailed, aligned with ISO 21505 | | Tailoring guidance | Minimal | Comprehensive section on how to adapt | | Documentation examples | None | Several helpful annexes | Use the PDF to build a half-day workshop
Since 2021, the updated ISO 21500 has gradually been adopted. Organizations that used the 2012 version for their internal project management methodologies have migrated to the 2021 edition. Certification bodies (like AXELOS, IPMA, PMI) mapped their frameworks to the new standard. | Aspect | ISO 21500:2012 | ISO 21502:2020
Do not stop at ISO 21500:2021. Download ISO 21502:2020 for detailed process guidance (initiating, planning, executing, controlling, closing). Together, they form a complete system.