This document discusses ISO 55000:2014, an international standard for asset management. It provides context for ISO 55001 and ISO 55002. The standard is intended to help organizations improve value realization from assets and establish effective asset management systems. It discusses key asset management concepts like value alignment, leadership, and assurance. The document also summarizes the main clauses of ISO 55000:2014, which establish requirements for asset management system context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement.