ISO 21502

Project, programme and portfolio management — Guidance on project management

ISO 21502:2020, method for daily excellence

ISO 21502 gives guidelines for project management. It is applicable to any organization, including public, private and charitable, as well as to any type of project, regardless of purpose, delivery approaches, life cycle model used, complexity, size, cost or duration.

Delivery approach can be any method or process suited to the type of outputs, such as predictive, incremental, iterative, adaptive or hybrid, including agile approaches.

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This matrix illustrates how the Project Management method integrate into Daily Operations, generating immediate and long-term value.

ObjectivesOutcomesDaily BenefitsBusiness Value
1. PM PracticesUniform approach to initiating and closing projects  Clearer roles and responsibilities  Improve effectiveness and in project delivery
Common terminology used by all project teamsEasier to join new project teams or collaborate cross-functionallyScalability of the project delivery framework
2. Enhance Risk and Opportunity ManagementEarly identification and assessment of potential project issuesFewer “surprise” problems or major crises during executionReduced failure rates and minimized financial loss
Proactive planning of responses to risksGreater confidence and less stress in managing project challengesBetter decision-making based on risk management
3. Improve Stakeholder Engagement & CommunicationStructured communication plans and regular updates to all stakeholdersClear visibility into project progress and expectationsHigher stakeholder satisfaction and trust
Stakeholder expectations are identified and managed proactivelyReduced miscommunication/ conflicts within the Project team and business LayerStronger relationships with Customers
4. Align Projects with Strategic ObjectivesProject Business Cases are clearly documented and justified (End to End PM LC)Optimal resource allocation to high-value initiativesUnderstanding how your daily tasks contribute to Goals
Project outcomes and Benefits are defined and trackedClear connection between project success and development/recognitionMaximizing value creation from project investments

“ISO 21502: Guiding our Projects to Success, together.”