1. ISO project management

Description

The course aims to provide a solid base in the core processes involved in the development of ISO projects (standards and other deliverable) as provided for in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1.

This course is intended to be of benefit to ISO member bodies assuming, or considering assuming, secretariats of ISO technical committees (ISO TCs) and/or subcommittees (ISO SCs). It is specifically intended for the secretaries appointed and support staff. At the same time, the course is also intended to benefit relevant committee officers, i.e. Chairs, working group (WG) convenors and project leaders (PL), involved with the management of a committee’s work programme.

Objectives

The course aims to develop skills to:

  • understand the importance of implementing the procedures for the technical work as outlined in ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1
  • manage ISO projects in a pro-active manner by recognizing the importance of establishing realistic milestones and organizing the work to meet them by applying the development timescales laid out in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1
  • respond and address delays and setbacks in the standards development process.

Duration

Two days