ISO 44001 Standard
A Strategic Framework for Effective Business Collaborations
In today's interconnected business landscape, collaborative relationships have become pivotal for driving innovation, managing complexity, and achieving shared success.
Recognizing this reality, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) developed the ISO 44001 standard, a groundbreaking standard that provides a strategic framework for effective collaborative business relationships.
What Is ISO 44001?
The ISO 44001 standard is the world's first internationally recognized standard that establishes a framework for managing collaborative business relationships. It offers a comprehensive approach to fostering successful collaborations, enabling organizations to unlock greater value, mitigate risks, and accelerate business outcomes through its application.
Why ISO 44001 Matters
Reduces costs and accelerates time-to-value by streamlining collaborative processes through a common language and framework, the standard simplifies the complexities associated with collaborative ventures.
Promotes risk mitigation with a structured approach, organizations can proactively identify and mitigate risks inherent in collaborative relationships, safeguarding investments, and resources.
Enhances competitive advantage with adherence to the standard positions organizations as thought leaders, fostering trust and credibility within their partner ecosystems.
Drives economic growth by facilitating successful collaborations, the standard fuels innovation, productivity, and value creation, propelling economic growth on a global scale.
ASAP's Role
As the leading professional association dedicated to the discipline of alliance management, ASAP plays a pivotal role in shaping the ISO 44001 standard. Serving as the U.S. voting member to ISO's Technical Committee 286, which is tasked with developing the standard for collaborative business relationship mangement, ASAP not only steers its development but also leads the U.S. Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) responsible for drafting new parts of the standard.
The standard currently consists of the following published sections and additional parts under development.
44000:2019 - 12 principles for successful collaborative business relationship management
44001:2017 - Requirements and Framework (main standard)
44002:2019 - Guidelines on the implementation of ISO 44001
44003:2021 - Guidelines for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises on the implementation of the fundamental principles
44004:2021 - Guidelines for large organizations seeking collaboration with micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)
44005 (under development) - Guidelines for collaborative leadership
44006:2023 - Guidelines for university-business collaboration
44007 (under development) - Guidance for ecosystem collaborations
44008 (under development) - Guidelines for collaboration in the application of UN Strategic Development Goals (SDGs)
Implementing ISO 44001
With our wealth of expertise, industry best practices, and globally recognized professional certifications, ASAP is uniquely positioned to guide organizations in realizing the full potential of the ISO 44001 standard.
Pioneering Thought Leadership
ASAP's insights and contributions have been instrumental in developing the ISO 44001, ensuring it aligns with real-world collaborative needs and best practices.
Authoritative Body of Knowledge
ASAP's Handbook of Alliance Management, a comprehensive resource on collaborative best practices, is cross-referenced with the ISO 44001 standard, providing a clear roadmap for implementation.
Competency Certification
ASAP's Certificate of Achievement - Alliance Management (CA-AM) and Certified Strategic Alliance Professional (CSAP) certifications are closely aligned with the competency model outlined in the standard, ensuring a skilled workforce for successful collaborations.
Enablement and Support
Through workshops, tools, and tailored solutions, ASAP empowers organizations, big and small, to adopt and optimize the ISO 44001 framework, maximizing the value of their collaborative endeavors.