RUBEN ENSALZADOProgram Manager| Baker Hughes, a GE CompanyBückeburg, Nierdersachsen, Germany
Hello everyone,
I was looking for this figure in the new PMBOK version, but honestly I could not find it. It is listed as figure 3.6 in Ed. 5. Could it be my version of the book? Or is it really missing?
They've replaced the term "data flow diagrams" with "process flow diagrams" and appear to have replaced the old Data Flow Diagram Legend figure with a new "Example Process: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs" figure.
Kiron
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1 reply by RUBEN ENSALZADO
Nov 28, 2017 1:23 PM
RUBEN ENSALZADO
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Kiron, thanks for your prompt reply!
If they did that, then, I think there is something missing. That diagram does not explain the meaning of the different symbols used in the process flow charts (dark-dashed line, light-dashed line, different process icons, documents, ...).
I know that from the previous version, but some colleagues IPMA certified were asking me if there was not legend for this in the current version. I think I would have to use the figure from ed. 5.
I would have to put more time to read the New LOCK PMBOK.
I still hope PMI will wake up and realize a reference document user need to highlight! Saving Changes...
RUBEN ENSALZADOProgram Manager| Baker Hughes, a GE CompanyBückeburg, Nierdersachsen, Germany
Nov 28, 2017 12:28 PM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Ruben -
They've replaced the term "data flow diagrams" with "process flow diagrams" and appear to have replaced the old Data Flow Diagram Legend figure with a new "Example Process: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs" figure.
Kiron
Kiron, thanks for your prompt reply!
If they did that, then, I think there is something missing. That diagram does not explain the meaning of the different symbols used in the process flow charts (dark-dashed line, light-dashed line, different process icons, documents, ...).
I know that from the previous version, but some colleagues IPMA certified were asking me if there was not legend for this in the current version. I think I would have to use the figure from ed. 5.
I don't think the 5th edition figure will help (on top of that, PMI will prevent you from using old figures if you are a REP) as the DFD styles have changed between the editions.
For example, there's no differentiation between inter & extra-knowledge process flows - only appears to be one type of dotted arrows.
Kiron
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1 reply by RUBEN ENSALZADO
Nov 28, 2017 4:54 PM
RUBEN ENSALZADO
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Indeed Kiron,
Thanks for your insight. There is a little problem with my screen resolution, and I percibed that the different dashed lines were kept. Also, the only process box that is different in design (like the older external processes) is "enterprise/organization".
Well, I think I am experiencing some resistance to changes :)
Take care,
Ruben
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RUBEN ENSALZADOProgram Manager| Baker Hughes, a GE CompanyBückeburg, Nierdersachsen, Germany
Nov 28, 2017 3:49 PM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Ruben -
I don't think the 5th edition figure will help (on top of that, PMI will prevent you from using old figures if you are a REP) as the DFD styles have changed between the editions.
For example, there's no differentiation between inter & extra-knowledge process flows - only appears to be one type of dotted arrows.
Kiron
Indeed Kiron,
Thanks for your insight. There is a little problem with my screen resolution, and I percibed that the different dashed lines were kept. Also, the only process box that is different in design (like the older external processes) is "enterprise/organization".
Well, I think I am experiencing some resistance to changes :)
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