A management review is a formal, periodic evaluation conducted by senior leadership to assess the continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the organisation's management system. In the context of ISO 27001 and other management system standards, it involves reviewing audit results, incident reports, risk assessment outcomes, KPIs, and feedback from stakeholders to determine whether the system is achieving its intended objectives.
Management reviews are a mandatory requirement in most ISO management system standards and serve as a critical governance mechanism. They result in documented decisions and actions regarding improvement opportunities, resource needs, and potential changes to the management system. The output of these reviews provides objective evidence of top management commitment and continuous improvement.