AS ISO 56000:2020 PDF

AS ISO 56000:2020 PDF

Adopts identically ISO 56000:2020 which provides the vocabulary, fundamental concepts and principles of innovation management and its systematic implementation. It specifies the terms and definitions applicable to all innovation management and innovation management system standards developed by ISO/TC 279.

An organization’s ability to innovate is recognized as a key factor for sustained growth, economic viability, increased well-being and the development of society.

The innovation capabilities of an organization include the ability to understand and respond to changing conditions of its context, to pursue new opportunities and to leverage the knowledge and creativity of people within the organization in collaboration with external interested parties.

This document is intended to help the user by establishing a coherent, consistent and common framework to:

a) understand the main terms, definitions, concepts and principles of innovation management;

b) support an organization to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve an innovation management system and other innovation management standards; and

c) facilitate communication and create awareness of innovation activities internally and across organizations.

KEYWORDS: Innovation management; Vocabulary; Systemic implementation