In short: The revised ISO 31000:2018 provides clearer, shorter guidance on managing risk and places greater emphasis on leadership and integration.
ISO has published ISO 31000:2018, Risk management — Guidelines, the first revision of the widely used risk management standard since 2009.
What is new?
- A review of the principles of risk management, which are the key criteria for its success
- A stronger focus on the leadership of top management and the integration of risk management into governance
- Greater emphasis on the iterative nature of risk management, drawing on new experience and knowledge
- Streamlined content with a more open-systems model that fits different needs and contexts
Risk management as a core competence
With risk-based thinking now at the heart of ISO 9001:2015 and other management system standards, the ability to identify, analyse, evaluate and treat risk is an essential skill for quality professionals.
Explore the Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) and Certified Enterprise Risk Manager (CERM) certifications.