The publication of Decrypt’Norme NF EN ISO 56001, co-authored by our CEO Séverine Herlin, marks a major milestone for organizations seeking to strengthen their long-term innovation capabilities. At a time when companies are looking to structure practices that are still too often opportunistic, this book makes an international standard accessible—one designed to turn innovation into a steered, measurable discipline aligned with strategy.
The ISO 56001 standard holds a central place within the ISO 56000 series dedicated to innovation management. It provides a comprehensive systemic approach that redefines how to organize governance, processes, roles and competencies to turn ideas into value. In doing so, the book sheds light on the key mechanisms of a robust innovation system—one capable of accounting for uncertainty, complex interactions and the need for a shared vision.
The publication also highlights that the standard is not merely a technical requirement: it opens the way to a set of practices supported by the entire series. ISO 56002 lays the initial recommendations, ISO 56003 structures the collaborative frameworks essential for project success, and ISO 56005 supports strategic management of intellectual property. Upcoming standards, particularly those on competencies and ecosystems, will further contribute to the professionalization of the innovation function.
By providing a shared language and a pragmatic framework, Decrypt’Norme becomes an essential resource for executive committees, innovation leaders, project owners and managers seeking to connect strategy with execution, shift from opportunistic to systemic innovation, strengthen governance and make clearer decisions in complex environments.
