The governing body is crucial in helping organizations align their governance with ISO 37000. By doing so, they contribute to the organization's overall improvement and adherence to international standards.

ISO 37000 is an international standard for organizational governance. It reflects the international agreement that the guidance provided throughout the standard comprises good governance.

The ISO 37000 standard is not just for large organizations. It is relevant for all, from a single person in management to a multinational corporation. ISO 37000 is the consensus view on what ethical and practical organizational governance incorporates, making it a valuable resource for all.

Understand the expectations of your stakeholders.

This governing body is the organization's ethical and practical governance custodians. Organizations that use the guidance are more successful because they have learned how to create a culture of trust, inclusion, transparency, and fairness by applying the principles of ISO 37000. The principles will help you set out a process for holding management and senior leaders accountable.