The standard for project management and a guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide).

Contributor(s):

Project Management Institute

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Newtown Square, Pennsylvania : Project Management Institute, Inc., 2021Edition: Seventh editionDescription: xxvi, 274 pages : illustrations ; 30 cmISBN:

9781628256642

Other title:

PMBOK guide

Uniform titles:

Guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

658.404 PMB 23

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

PMBOK® Guide is the go-to resource for project management practitioners. The project management profession has significantly evolved due to emerging technology, new approaches and rapid market changes. Reflecting this evolution, The Standard for Project Management enumerates 12 principles of project management and the PMBOK® Guide - Seventh Edition is structured around eight project performance domains.

This edition is designed to address practitioners' current and future needs and to help them be more proactive, innovative and nimble in enabling desired project outcomes.

This edition of the PMBOK® Guide:

Reflects the full range of development approaches (predictive, adaptive, hybrid, etc.); Provides an entire section devoted to tailoring the development approach and processes; Includes an expanded list of models, methods, and artifacts; Focuses on not just delivering project outputs but also enabling outcomes; and Integrates with PMIstandards+(tm) for information and standards application content based on project type, development approach, and industry sector.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

The Standard For Project Management
1 Introduction (p. 3)
1.1 Purpose of The Standard for Project Management (p. 3)
1.2 Key Terms and Concepts (p. 4)
1.3 Audience for this Standard (p. 5)
2 A System For Value Delivery (p. 7)
2.1 Creating Value (p. 7)
2.1.1 Value Delivery Components (p. 8)
2.1.2 Information Flow (p. 11)
2.2 Organizational Governance Systems (p. 12)
2.3 Functions Associated with Projects (p. 12)
2.3.1 Provide Oversight and Coordination (p. 13)
2.3.2 Present Objectives and Feedback (p. 13)
2.3.3 Facilitate and Support (p. 14)
2.3.4 Perform Work and Contribute Insights (p. 14)
2.3.5 Apply Expertise (p. 15)
2.3.6 Provide Business Direction and Insight (p. 15)
2.3.7 Provide Resources and Direction (p. 15)
2.3.8 Maintain Governance (p. 16)
2.4 The Project Environment (p. 16)
2.4.1 Internal Environment (p. 16)
2.4.2 External Environment (p. 18)
2.5 Product Management Considerations (p. 18)
3 Project Management Principles (p. 21)
3.1 Be a Diligent, Respectful, and Caring Steward (p. 24)
3.2 Create a Collaborative Project Team Environment (p. 28)
3.3 Effectively Engage with Stakeholders (p. 31)
3.4 Focus on Value (p. 34)
3.5 Recognize, Evaluate, and Respond to System Interactions (p. 37)
3.6 Demonstrate Leadership Behaviors (p. 40)
3.7 Tailor Based on Context (p. 44)
3.8 Build Quality into Processes and Deliverables (p. 47)
3.9 Navigate Complexity (p. 50)
3.10 Optimize Risk Responses (p. 53)
3.11 Embrace Adaptability and Resiliency (p. 55)
3.12 Enable Change to Achieve the Envisioned Future State (p. 58)
References (p. 60)
Index (p. 61)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

The PMI serves more than 2.9 million professionals, including over 500,000 members in 208 countries and territories around the world, with 300 chapters and 10,000 volunteers serving local members in over 80 countries. Its services include the development of standards, research, education, publication, networking-opportunities in local chapters, hosting conferences and training seminars, and providing accreditation in project management.