Tony YangPM Leader| a manufacturing companyZhongshan, China, Mainland
Now the seventh PMBOK guide was updated. but it is a big different with the sixth revision, how about your view about the new book. in my view, the new book ask the project manager become a good person, that's not much benefit to the project. just like you hope your boyfriend or girlfriend should marry to you. that's just a hope. not a method to work out project issue. for a project manager need more methods or tools to face the risks and problems. there are too many status of different project need to face.
another question: we are all work for making money, not for become a good person. why the new book ask project manager to take care of team member. that's very confuse to me? Saving Changes...
I'd say the Seventh Edition goes a lot further than just suggesting PMs become good people. Yes, there is a strong emphasis on Power Skills (a.k.a. soft skills) but that is good given how critical those are to success in the role.
The big difference between the Seventh and earlier editions is the shift away from a process-centric focus. This recognizes that context counts when applying project management practices to a given situation.
If you search this discussion group you will find a few very long threads related to the change in approach.
Key Differences Between PMBOK 6th Edition and 7th Edition:
Framework vs. Standard:
PMBOK 6: It was a framework that provided guidelines and best practices for project management. It focused on processes, process groups, and knowledge areas.
PMBOK 7: The 7th edition was expected to shift from a framework to a standard for project management. It aimed to be more adaptable and flexible, recognizing that project management practices vary across different industries and project types.
Domains and Process Groups:
PMBOK 6: The 6th edition had five process groups (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing) and ten knowledge areas (e.g., Scope, Time, Cost, Quality).
PMBOK 7: The 7th edition was anticipated to replace the process groups with eight performance domains (e.g., Teams, Stakeholders, Value) to reflect a broader and more holistic view of project management. This change aimed to address the changing landscape of project management.
Emphasis on Value Delivery:
PMBOK 7 was expected to place a stronger emphasis on value delivery and benefits realization, recognizing that successful projects should ultimately deliver value to stakeholders.
Tailoring and Flexibility:
PMBOK 7 was designed to be more flexible and adaptable. It encouraged project managers to tailor their approaches to fit the specific needs of their projects, rather than following a one-size-fits-all methodology.
Incorporation of Agile and Hybrid Approaches:
PMBOK 7 was anticipated to integrate Agile and hybrid project management practices more prominently, acknowledging their increasing importance in the field.
Digital Transformation:
The 7th edition was expected to address the impact of digital transformation on project management, recognizing the need for project managers to adapt to technology-driven changes. Saving Changes...
The changes in the 7th edition of the PMBOK were driven by several factors:
Evolving Project Management Landscape: Project management practices have evolved, with greater recognition of Agile, and hybrid approaches, and the need for flexibility in different industries.
Value-Centric Approach: There's a growing emphasis on delivering value to stakeholders and ensuring that projects align with strategic objectives.
Digital Transformation: Technology is transforming how projects are managed and executed, requiring project managers to adapt.
Feedback from Practitioners: PMI collected feedback from project management practitioners worldwide to inform the changes and make the standard more relevant and practical. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Smitha, great input.
To add to the discussion, PMI issued in parallel a Practice Guide for Process Groups which I believe will always be relevant and should be read in addition to the 7th Edition. Saving Changes...
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