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ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations

What is ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations?

ISO 37000:2021 provides guidance on the governance of organizations. It establishes principles and key aspects of practice to guide governing bodies in fulfilling their governance responsibilities. It comprises 26 controls organised across 8 domains, published by ISO/IEC, and applies in International (ISO).

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The 8 domains ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations groups its controls into

Enabling Principles: Data and Decisions, Risk Governance, Social Responsibility, Viability

Enabling Principle: Leadership

Enabling Principle: Stakeholder Engagement

Foundational Principle: Accountability

Foundational Principle: Oversight

Where ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations overlaps with the standards you already hold

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What ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations means in your sector

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What ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations means for your job

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Questions people ask about ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations

What is ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations?

ISO 37000:2021 provides guidance on the governance of organizations. It establishes principles and key aspects of practice to guide governing bodies in fulfilling their governance responsibilities.

How many controls does ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations have?

ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations contains 26 controls organized across 8 domains.

Where does ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations apply?

ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations is applicable in International (ISO). Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should evaluate its requirements.

What frameworks does ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations map to?

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Written and maintained by Gerard Blokdyk, The Art of Service.Last updated 31 May 2026.