Many organizations discuss diversity, but few succeed in translating it into measurable results. The forthcoming ISO/CD 37401: Diversity management systems — Requirements with guidance for use aims to change that by offering a structured approach to embed diversity and inclusion as drivers of performance.
When a project or programme closes, attention usually shifts quickly to the next initiative. Deadlines are met, reports are filed, and the team moves on. However, the question remains: did the project deliver the promised value?
The new draft standard ISO/DIS 21513: Project, programme and portfolio management – Guidance on post-project and programme evaluation addresses precisely this point. It provides leaders with a structured way to evaluate completed projects and programs, ensuring that outcomes, benefits, and lessons are not only identified but also used to inform and improve future decisions.
July 2025 has been an exceptionally dynamic month for ISO, with landmark publications and progress across artificial intelligence, compliance, human resources, sustainability, cybersecurity, and the sharing economy. The month’s outputs highlight ISO’s growing role in shaping governance, responsible technology, and future-ready management systems.
From beneficial AI systems and privacy frameworks to compliance competence, service excellence, and decarbonization, the July publications show ISO’s ambition to provide organizations with globally aligned, practical, and credible tools for navigating an increasingly interconnected and accountable world.